In order to strengthen and catalyse national security mechanisms towards an improved Policing system across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has ordered the strategic posting of eighty-six Deputy Commissioners of Police and two hundred and six Assistant Commissioners of Police to various Zonal Commands, State Commands and Formations across the nation to deputise other senior ranking officers in the discharge of critical administrative, investigative, and operational policing duties for an effective and citizen-led policing system nationwide.

Baba while reiterating the commitment of the Force’s leadership to continually embark on initiatives to improve internal security in Nigeria, charged the newly posted officers to ensure a strategic display of experience, commitment to service, respect for fundamental rights, and evolve effective strategies for crime control.

He tasked them with the achievement of the Force’s strategic policy objectives, the utmost level of professionalism, community-oriented public service, and compliance with the rule of law.

The Inspector-General of Police assured the public of unhindered drives in all areas to effectively police Nigeria and strengthen internal security in line with the Police mandate and call to duty for the betterment of the nation.

He reiterated the commitment of the Force leadership towards improving policing services in all areas to meet up with contemporary policing ideals.

His comment is contained in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.