IGP Redeploys DIG Gumel, 17 Commissioners of Police to Strategic Commands Nationwide

January 6, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to key departments, commands and formations across Nigeria.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the redeployments are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving public safety and boosting service delivery within the Nigeria Police Force.

As part of the exercise, DIG Gumel has been deployed to head the Force Intelligence Department (FID). Among the Commissioners of Police posted to state commands are Aina Adesola to Delta State, Umar Mohammed Hajedia to Kebbi State, and Iyamah Daniel Edobor to Bayelsa State.

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Other postings include Osagie John Agans-Irabor as Commissioner of Police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, FCID Annex, Lagos; Johnson Ayodeji Babalola as Commissioner of Police, Special Enquiries Bureau, FCID, Abuja; Adepegba K. Adetoye as Commissioner of Police, Marine Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja; and Tabitha Bako as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Kaduna.

Also redeployed are Umar Ali Fagge as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Ikeja; Audu Garba Bosso as Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Annex, Kaduna; Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghagha as Commissioner of Police, Community Policing, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Arikpo Ofem Ikpi as Commissioner of Police, Investment Office, Department of Logistics and Supply, Force Headquarters, Abuja; and Cyril Uchenna Obiozo as Commissioner of Police, Maritime Command, Lagos.

Further appointments include Samuel Yerima as Coordinator of Courses, Police Staff College, Jos; Alhaji Mohammed Danlandi as Commissioner of Police, X-Squad, FCID Annex, Kaduna; Richard Bala Gara as Commissioner of Police, Inspectorate, Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters; Lasisi A. Titilola as Commissioner of Police, Railway Command, Lagos; and Obuagbaka C. John as Commissioner of Police, Safer Highway, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The IGP urged the deployed senior officers to bring their experience and expertise to bear in their new assignments, stressing the need for purposeful and result-oriented leadership, professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct and strict adherence to the rule of law.

The police leadership said the latest deployments form part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Force for more effective policing and improved service delivery nationwide.

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Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.

Amanze Chinonye

Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.

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