The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Dankwara Mohammed, as a Deputy Inspector General of Police to represent the North-East geopolitical zone.

Mohammed takes over from DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya, who recently retired from the Nigeria Police Force.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission also announced the promotion of Commissioner of Police, Abibo Deinma Reuben, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.

The PSC further elevated eleven Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of substantive Commissioners.

Those promoted include Naziru Bello Kankarofi, Nendel Joseph Gomwalk, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, Wilson Aniefiok Akpan, Morkwap Dongshal, and Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf. Others are Cletus Nwadiogbu, Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Abdulraheem Nurudeen, Patrick Daaor, and Umar Mohammed Hadejia.

In addition, thirteen Assistant Commissioners were promoted to Deputy Commissioners, while forty-four Chief Superintendents advanced to the rank of Assistant Commissioners.

The statement added that 412 Superintendents were elevated to Chief Superintendents, with several Deputy Superintendents confirmed as substantive Superintendents.

Chairman of the Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers, urging them to rededicate themselves to national service.

He noted that promotion in the police comes with greater responsibilities and expectations, adding that the Commission would continue to reward diligence and professionalism within the Force.