The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called on newly appointed Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to inspire confidence both within the ranks of the force and among the citizens they are sworn to protect. Speaking at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the IGP expressed strong belief in their ability to excel in their new leadership roles and contribute to the continued progress and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
The event marked a significant moment in the history of the Nigeria Police Force, as six newly appointed DIGs and one Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) were formally decorated. This follows the recent retirement of six DIGs on March 3rd, 2025, who had served the force for 35 years.
The newly appointed DIGs include:
- DIG Sadiq Idiris Abubakar, previously Commandant of the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano.
- DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, former AIG of the Department of Information Communication Technology at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
- DIG Williams Adebowale, formerly Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos.
- DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi Bali, former AIG of the FCID Annex, Enugu.
- DIG Idegwu Basil Ukuoma, previously AIG of Zone 14, Katsina.
- DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, former AIG, Zone 16, Yenagoa.
In addition to these DIG appointments, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, who previously served as the Commissioner of Police for the Enugu State Command, was also decorated as a newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police.
The IGP extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly decorated officers, emphasizing the importance of upholding the values of integrity, professionalism, and service that define the Nigeria Police Force.
