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  • PSC promotes 952 ASPs, declines 179 others

    PSC promotes 952 ASPs, declines 179 others

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP).

    The Commission, however, declined the promotion of 176 officers found to have retired and three others suspected to be deceased.

    Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

    He said the decisions were among the highlights of the first Plenary Meeting of the 6th Board of the Commission.

    Ani added that the Commission’s approval had been forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) for implementation.

    The PSC Chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers.

    Argungu, however, warned that henceforth Police personnel must imbibe the spirit of nationalism and respect both the nation’s laws and police service regulations.

    The PSC Chairman stressed the Commission would no longer tolerate diversionary or unauthorised actions by serving officers, particularly when established channels exist to air grievances.

    Argungu reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to protecting officers’ career progression, ensuring it was neither hindered nor undermined.

  • HEAVY WAHALA LOOMING: “You don’t have authority to place advert for recruitment ‘-Angry PSC tells police

    HEAVY WAHALA LOOMING: “You don’t have authority to place advert for recruitment ‘-Angry PSC tells police

    Heavy trouble looming as the Police Service Commission (PSC) has declared that the Nigerian police has no authority to place advert for recruitment.

    The commission insisted that it remains the only body given the power to recruit personnel for the Nigeria Police by law.

    The commission in a statement signed by its spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani on Thursday dismissed a recent online advertisement by the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State calling for applications for admission into the institution as “null and void.

    The commission called attention to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judgements that affirmed the powers of the commission as the sole “authority” to recruit personnel for the Nigerian Police.

    The commission while dismissing the academy’s advertisement also stated that the recruitment process will ordinarily be carried out in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, th Nigeria Police and the commission as prescribed by law.

    The PSC insisted that the recruitment process must also be decentralized alongside the 36 states and the FCT for ease of the processes, safety and to avoid resource wastage.

    The full statement reads:

    “The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to an advertisement tagged “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE 12TH REGULAR COURSE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, WUDIL, KANO STATE” informing the general public that the online application for admission into the 12th Regular Course of its degree programmes will open from 28th July 2025 to 8th September 2025.

     

    “This advertorial which was placed in flagrant violation of the required procedure was an undisguised attempt to undermine the Commission which has the Constitutional Mandate to recruit including through the Academy.

    with Global best practices of governance, transparency, accountability, equity and fairness in tune with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

     

    “This statement serves as a disclaimer that any unlawful or unconstitutional action occasioned by the advertisement is meant to mislead the public and does not reflect a legitimate exercise of constitutional responsibility. Hence, the Police Service Commission would not be held responsible.

     

    “Consequently, the advertisement is hereby declared null and void.

  • Police Academy admission procedure flawed – PSC

    Police Academy admission procedure flawed – PSC

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) said the process and procedures being adopted by the Management of Police Academy, Wudil, in its admission process could breed and create room for corruption.

    The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC,  Mr Ikechukwu Ani said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

    Ani said the admission procedure introduced in the recent past by the academy was completely chaotic, confusing and unpredictable.

    According to him, worse still, charging application fees of N6,000 in an exercise designed to be absolutely free is absurd.

    He said the plan by the academy to invite all the applicants to appear in the premises of the Police Academy instead of decentralising the process and procedures in the 36 states and Abuja was not in the interest of the applicants.

    Ani said the plan was an invitation to  avoidable anarchy that would continue to create unnecessary stress, economic wastage, risk of journey, accommodation problem for the applicants and their families.

    He said the present  leadership of the commission in collaboration with the key stakeholders, Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Character Commission and Nigeria Police Force was set to bring policies in line with Global best practices.

    He said the advertisement was placed, informing the public that the online application for admission into the 12th Regular Course of its degree programmes would open from July 28 to Sept. 8, 2025.

    Ani said the advertorial,  placed in flagrant violation of the required procedure, was an undisguised attempt to undermine the Commission which had the constitutional mandate to recruit, including through the academy.

    He said the commission had the sole authority to appoint persons holding or aspiring to hold offices into the Nigeria Police Force as clearly stated in the Court of Appeal’s judgement of Sept. 30, 2020.

    Ani said the decision,  affirmed by the Supreme Court, was taken in a case between the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police & 3 ors .

    “As a law abiding institution of government, the PSC will continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the constitution.

    “The publication obviously undermines the rule of law and infringes upon the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens as has been interpreted by the Apex Court in the land.

    “No individual or institution including the Police Service Commission or the Nigeria Police Force is above the rule of law,” he said.

    Ani urged the public to disregard the publication and declared it as null and void.

  • PSC, PCRC react over planned protest by retired police officers

    PSC, PCRC react over planned protest by retired police officers

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has described the planned nationwide protest over police retirees’ welfare as ill-timed and diversionary.

    It said issues raised by the retirees were already receiving attention from relevant authorities.

    Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    He said the planned protest, in spite of consensus on the need to improve retired officers’ conditions, was unnecessary and could distract ongoing efforts.

    Ani noted that the PSC Chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu, had repeatedly condemned the poor and discriminatory pension scheme for certain retired officers.

    He said the PSC Chairman had called for a harmonised pension system and continued pushing for reforms to enhance retirees’ welfare.

    According to Ani, several government agencies were already reviewing the disparities in the police pension scheme to find lasting solutions.

    The PSC urged affected retirees to embrace dialogue and sustained engagement instead of protest or confrontation.

    Ani reaffirmed the PSC’s unwavering commitment to improved welfare for all police personnel, both serving and retired.

    He advised the organisers of the planned protest to reconsider their approach and return to the negotiation table for peace.

    Protest over police retirees’ welfare, calculated attempt to discredit I-G’s achievements – PCRC

    Meanwhile, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has dismissed the planned protest by some retired police officers as an attempt to discredit the I-G, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

    PCRC National Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    He said the proposed protest, disguised as a campaign for the rights of retired police personnel, was ill-timed and aimed at undermining the achievements of the I-G.

    “It is a calculated attempt to distract and discredit the commendable progress being made by the I-G and by extension, the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

    “The PCRC holds in high regard, the integrity, discipline, and patriotism of our retired police officers.

    “We believe they possess both the dignity and appropriate channels to express concerns without resorting to opportunistic or politically motivated demonstrations.

    “They do not need intermediaries to speak on their behalf,” he said.

    Olaniyan said the PCRC at all levels had expressed its support for the I-G over his ongoing efforts to reform, reposition, and professionalise the Nigeria Police Force.

    He said, “we categorically distance ourselves from, and condemn in its entirety, the proposed protest being reportedly organised by some individuals and groups purporting to act on behalf of retired police officers.

    “As a critical bridge between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities it serves, the PCRC recognises the visible and impactful strides made by the current police leadership.

    “These include advances in community policing, intelligence-led crime prevention, and improvements in police welfare, discipline, and accountability,” he said.

    He said the I-G had made significant improvement in respect for rule of law and protection of human rights, promotion of transparency and accountability and strengthening of collaboration with other security agencies.

    The PCRC chairman said the current police leadership had also, excelled in the strategic deployment of personnel and resources of the force to address security challenges in the country.

    Olaniyan enjoined well-meaning Nigerians, civil society groups, and public institutions to support the Nigeria police force and its leadership to better protect lives and property in the country.

    He urged the I-G to remain focused and undeterred by the actions of those who seeking to sow discord or erode public confidence.

  • PSC appoints new police commissioners (See list)

    PSC appoints new police commissioners (See list)

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of nine new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to oversee various State Commands.

    The appointees were directed to ensure that Tactical Units, usually led by Deputy Commissioners of Police, do not overshadow the core Police Departments in their commands.

    The PSC expressed concern over the misuse of these Tactical Units by some State Commissioners, which has weakened the effectiveness of key departments at the command headquarters.

    The new Commissioners include Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba from Kano, who will serve as CP in Zamfara; Breret Emmanuel Simon from Plateau, assigned to Taraba; Christopher Ado Emmanuel from Niger, appointed to Yobe; and Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin from Ondo, assigned to Cross Rivers.

    Other appointees are Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, formerly Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, now appointed CP in Niger; Sani Omolori Aliyu from Kogi, posted to Bauchi; Bello Shehu from Gombe, posted to Katsina; Saka Adewale Ajao from Ogun, assigned to the FCT; and Ojo Adekimi from Ekiti, who will head the Kwara State Command.

    Their selection process involved an interactive session led by retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Taiwo Lakanu, who represents the Police at the Commission.

    The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), reminded the appointees to avoid relying heavily on Tactical Units and to focus on empowering the recognized departments within their commands.

    DIG Lakanu also advised the new CPs to foster strong relationships with their officers and the communities they serve.

    He encouraged them to engage with youth groups, traditional leaders, and professional organizations and to avoid forming unnecessary squads that could interfere with proper policing.

    Instead, they were urged to collaborate closely with the established departments to improve law enforcement across the states.

  • PSC promotes 66 senior police officers

    PSC promotes 66 senior police officers

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 19 Deputy Commissioners (DCPs), 13 Superintendents (SPs), and 14 Deputy Superintendents (DSPs).

    This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC.

    Ani said the CPs were elevated to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), DCPs to CP, SPs to Chief Superintendents (CSP), and DSPs to SP.

    The newly promoted CPs to AIGs include Fasuba Olabode, Musibau Ajani, Aliyu Musa, Patrick Atayero, Gyogon Grimah, Olaiya Mobolaji, and Chukwudi Ariekpere.

    Others are Abubakar Aliyu, Olalolu Adegbite, Godwin Eze, Disu Olatunji, Alausa Tolani, Kareem Musa, Mohammed Dalijan, and Dan-Mamman Shawulu.

    Also promoted were Clement Robert, Musa Mohammed, Thomas Nabhoni, Abel Miri Zwalchir, and Ifeanyi Uka.

    The DCPs promoted to CP include Usman Tahir, Sunday Okoebor, Ayodeji Faniyan, Saka Ajao, Omole Ola, Hope Okafor, and Ajo Ordue.

    Others are Olufunke Adeayo, Stephen Ogedengbe, Iyabode Agbaminoja, Adebowale Lawal, Ojo Adekimi, and Yemi Oyeniyi.

    Additional names are Obasi Okereke, Moses Ottah, Felix Nnebue, Gazali Abdul-Salaam, Fidelis Ogarabe, and Olubode Ojajuni.

    Ani said all promoted officers, including the 13 SPs and 14 DSPs, appeared before the commission and underwent examination and an interactive interview.

    Mr Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Commission, presided over the promotion exercise with the support of other commission members.

  • PSC appoints new DIGs, Police Commissioners

    PSC appoints new DIGs, Police Commissioners

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and deployed new Commissioners of Police to Enugu and Oyo States.

    Head of Press and Public Relations at PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

    He said the commission had also approved the promotion of the CP in charge of Enugu State, Mr Uzuegbu Kanayo, to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).

    Ani listed the newly promoted DIGs as Sadiq Abubakar, Benjamin Okolo, Williams Adebowale, Bzigu Bali, Idegwu Ukuoma, and Adebola Hamzat.

    The PSC spokesman also confirmed the appointment of Ademola Johnson as CP for Oyo State and Mamman Giwa as CP for Enugu State.

    He said the commission had approved the promotion of eight Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.

    According to him, the newly promoted CSPs are Abdullahi Usman, Sani Abdu, Ifeanyi Owo, Vincent Orole, Elisha Atikinkpan, Margaret Okonkwo, Alhasan Guga, and Imo Ezekiel.

    He added that the promoted senior officers underwent written examinations and interactive oral interviews.

    The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Hashimu Argungu, who presided over the sessions, urged the new DIGs to support the Inspector-General of Police.

    He said the aim was to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force, ensuring better security and the maintenance of law and order across the country.

  • Just in: PSC approves promotion of over 100 police officers

    Just in: PSC approves promotion of over 100 police officers

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of over 100 senior officers to higher ranks within the force.

    The decision includes the elevation of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners, alongside 100 Chief Superintendents of Police.

    The approval was confirmed in a statement by the PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, following an extraordinary plenary session held on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

    The meeting was chaired by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), and attended by key officials, including retired Supreme Court Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu, and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani.

    Notable officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police include Emmanuel Deenom, Olufemi Takeet, and Yusuf Doki Sani, while others like Ibrahim Mohammed Agava and Akinloye Joseph Oyegade were promoted to Assistant Commissioners.

  • PSC clarifies powers over IG appointment

    PSC clarifies powers over IG appointment

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G).

    Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations, have the clarification in statement on Monday.

    Ani explained that the clarification followed calls, messages, and reports about the I-G’s status, which the commission received after its decision regarding the retirement of some officers.

    Recall that the commission directed the immediate retirement of all police officers who had served for 35 years or reached 60 years of age.

    “The commission wishes to clarify that it does not have constitutional powers to determine the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police.

    “The PSC is one of the Federal Executive Bodies established under Section 153(m) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

    “Paragraph 30, Part 1 of the Third Schedule to the Constitution and Clause 6(1) of the PSC (Establishment) Act, 2001 are very clear on the commission’s powers.

    “According to the Constitution, the commission is responsible for appointing, promoting, dismissing, and exercising disciplinary control over persons in the Nigeria Police Force, except the I-G.

    “The law is clear about the commission’s mandate, which does not extend to the I-G, who is appointed by the President with advice from the Police Council,” he said.

    Ani stated that the commission, at its 1st Extraordinary Meeting of the 6th Management Board on Friday, only considered the regularisation of the appointment date for Cadet ASPs and Inspector Force Entrants.

    He clarified that the decision had nothing to do with the I-G or his office. The commission revisited its decision of Sept. 27 and 28, 2017, at the meeting.

    “The decision was that the earlier directive to assign Force Entrants their Cadet appointment date, rather than their enlistment date, contradicted the principles of merging services in the Public Service.

    “It violated Public Service Rule No. 020908(i & ii), which mandates retirement after 35 years of service or upon reaching 60 years of age,” he said.

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  • PSC orders immediate retirement of officers above 60years

    PSC orders immediate retirement of officers above 60years

    The Police Service Commission, PSC has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60.

    The directive follows controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked 60 years.

    This was decided in an extraordinary Meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior Police Officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age.

    “The Commission at its 24th Plenary Meeting of 27th and 28th September 2017 had approved that the Force Entrants should have their date of appointment in the Force against the date of their enlistment.

    “The Commission has passionately revisited their decision and has come to the conclusion that the said decision in its intent and purpose contradicted the principle of merger of service in the Public service and it is in violation of Public Service Rule No 020908 (i & ii) which provides for retirement on the attainment of 35 years in service or 60 years of age.

    “Accordingly, the Commission at its 1st extraordinary meeting of the 6th Management Board held today, Friday, 31st January 2025, approved the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age.

    “The Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, rtd, mni, presided over the extraordinary Meeting and had Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Hon Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission in attendance.

    “The Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.”