The Police Service Commission, PSC, has announced the promotion of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), and two Commissioners of Police to AIGs.
The commission also announced the elevation of 26,119 Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II).
According to a statement issued by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the promotions were approved during the PSC’s 3rd Plenary Meeting held on January 29, 2026, under the chairmanship of DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd).
The statement disclosed that AIG Funsho Adegboye, has been promoted to DIG, and expected to leverage his extensive experience in operations, training, and administration, having served in critical departments and held command positions, including Divisional Police Officer, Area Commander, and Commissioner of Police in various states.
The commission said he has also served with the United Nations in Kosovo, Liberia, Timor, and Somalia.
According to the PSC, Commissioners of Police Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi have been promoted to AIGs.
It explained that AIG Aboki previously served as Commissioner of Police in Imo State, while AIG Dansabo Idi served as Acting AIG in Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja, with extensive service in various roles and states.
In a landmark decision, the head of Protocol and Public Affairs also revealed that ,” the PSC approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to ASP II, based on their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Departmental Selection Board Examination”.
The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the promoted officers, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and best practices.
He urged them to view their promotions as a call to greater service and responsibility.
The PSC noted that the promotions followed a rigorous process, including written examinations and oral interviews. It commended the diligence of its Standing Committee on NPF Matters, led by DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), for their thoroughness.
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