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IGP Disu Deploys New Police Commissioners To Eight States

The Inspector-General of Police orders strategic reshuffles across eight state commands to boost operational efficiency.

Published August 7, 2026Updated August 7, 2026 1 min read 3 views
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IGP Disu Deploys New Police Commissioners To Eight States
NewsmongerExterior view of the Louis Edet House Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja.Photo: Newsmonger

‎The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted Commissioners of Police to eight state commands across the country. ‎ ‎

Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, announced the postings in an official statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. ‎ ‎

The police leadership stated that the fresh postings aim to enhance operational efficiency and bolster internal security arrangements nationwide. ‎ ‎

According to the statement, the administrative reshuffle forms part of broader institutional reforms designed to optimize police service delivery. ‎ ‎ ‎

The affected officers have been directed to assume duties in their respective states with immediate effect. ‎

‎The police high command tasked the new commissioners with implementing modern policing strategies to combat emerging criminal threats. ‎ ‎

Community engagement and proactive crime prevention were highlighted as primary directives for the newly appointed command heads. ‎ ‎

The leadership urged the posting recipients to maintain high professional standards while ensuring public safety across their jurisdictions. ‎ ‎ ‎

The police authority reiterated its commitment to repositioning the force through strategic personnel placement and continuous capacity building. ‎

‎Further operational updates on the deployments remain expected as the transition process develops across the affected state commands.

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