The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of Mohammed Adamu Dankwara as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration.

A statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said Dankwara takes over from Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya, who retired after more than 30 years of “distinguished and meritorious service”.

Before his elevation, Dankwara served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja.

He was said to have shown “exceptional leadership, professionalism and dedication to duty” during his tenure.

Egbetokun, while congratulating him, expressed confidence that the new DIG would deploy his experience to strengthen the administrative operations of the Nigeria Police Force.

The posting, according to the IG, aligns with ongoing efforts to reposition the Force for improved efficiency in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.

Egbetokun reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property through strategic leadership appointments and enhanced performance across all formations.

In August, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday reaffirmed that intelligence gathering remains the bedrock of effective policing in the 21st century.

He emphasised that under his leadership, the Force is committed to harnessing technology, innovation, and expertise—both indigenous and foreign—to stay ahead of emerging security threats.

The IGP stated this during an inspection of state-of-the-art intelligence installations at Idu Community in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster intelligence-led policing as a vital component of internal security management.

This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to the statement, “the visit formed part of the strategic engagements of the Nigeria Police Force with indigenous security experts, particularly EIB STRATOC, a homegrown security solutions provider, in pursuit of stronger collaboration towards enhancing the national security architecture.”

The statement added that the partnership would not only strengthen the Force’s operational capabilities but also deepen community trust and synergy with critical stakeholders in the security sector.

IGP Egbetokun reiterated his commitment to deploying cutting-edge technology in policing Nigeria and commended the expertise of EIB STRATOC.

He further called on other security experts and Nigerians at large to collaborate with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies in advancing technology-driven intelligence gathering for a more effective internal and national security framework.