IGP Egbetokun appoints Disu as FCT CP, redeploys two others

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has redeployed Police Commissioner Tunji Disu from the Rivers State Police Command to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.

Additionally, Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has been reassigned to the Rivers State Police Command, while FCT CP Peter Opara has been transferred to the Delta State Police Command.

In a statement on Thursday, Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi explained that the redeployments were aimed at “strategically positioning a more efficient Police Force for effective policing.”

Furthermore, following the approval of the Police Service Commission, the IGP has assigned four Commissioners of Police to lead the Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom State Commands.

“The deployment includes the posting of CP Danladi Nda to Abia State Command; CP Olanrewaju Ishola Olawale to Lagos State Command; CP Anthonia Adaku Uche-Anya, fdc to Ebonyi State Command and CP Festus Eribo to Akwa-Ibom State Command.

“The posting of these strategic managers reflects the mission of the Inspector-General of Police to strategically reposition the Police Force and ensure maximum utilization of human resources available to the Force.

“The IGP has, however, urged the new CPs of State Commands to ensure diligence in the discharge of their lawful duties and adopt innovations that could mitigate security challenges in their respective areas of responsibility,” the statement read.

He also urged the newly redeployed officers to align with the ongoing police reform initiatives, emphasizing that these efforts will contribute to the progress of the Nigeria Police Force and the overall development of the country.