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PSC Drops Magu, Promotes Three DIGs, 24 CPs, 137 Others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 24 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police.
The commission, however, declined the promotion of former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), CP Ibrahim Magu.
The commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, IkechukwuAni, made this known in a statement, yesterday titled, ‘PSC Promotes 24 CPs, 35 DCPs, 52 ACPs, 50 CSPs, Drops Ibrahim Magu’.
According to Ani, the decisions were the highpoints of the commission’s 12th Plenary Meeting held on Tuesday and Wednesday, which was presided over by the commission’s Chairman, Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector General of Police.
“The commission declined the promotion of CP Magu pending clearance from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of Police,” the statement partly read.
Magu, who served as acting chairman of the EFCC from 2015 to 2020, was rejected twice by the Senate.
He was later suspended along with several others for allegedly mismanaging funds of the commission, an allegation which he vehemently denied.
The former EFCC boss was probed for over three months by a judicial panel of inquiry led by a former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami.
The panel made several recommendations but the report has not been made public to date.
President MuhammaduBuhari, later in February, 2021, named 40-year-old AbdulrasheedBawa as the new EFCC chairman to replace Magu.
In the statement, the Police Service Commission confirmed the acting appointments of three Deputy Inspectors General of Police.
Those whose acting appointments were confirmed were Tijanni Baba who replaced DIG AminchiBaraya (rtd) in the North-East; Zanna Ibrahim, who replaced DIG Ibrahim Larmode (rtd), in the North-East; and Moses Jitoboh who replaced DIG Ogbizi Michael (rtd) in the South-South zone.
The commission also approved the promotion of 35 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of Commissioners, 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners and 46 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners.
The statement further read, “It also considered and approved the promotion of 10 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents, 17 Deputy Superintendents of Police to Superintendents, 139 Assistant Superintendents of Police, whose names were skipped during the last promotion, to Deputy Superintendents and nine Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police.
“The 24 Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police were; UsmanNagogo, currently CP Federal Intelligence Bureau, Force Headquarters Abuja; BalaCiroma, CP, FCT Command; Ahmad Abdurrahman, NIPPS, Jos; Adeleke Bode, CP, Kebbi State Command; Muri Musa, CP Kaduna State Command; LawalTanko, (former COMPOL POPOL) and presently Commandant Police Academy Wudil Kano; DaudaAbdulkarim, Commandant Police Training College Kaduna; UsmanBelele, CP Research and Development, Force Headquarters Abuja.
Others are “Adebola Emmanuel Longe, CP. Nasarawa State; Musa Adze, CP Anti-Fraud, FCIID, Abuja; Philip Sule, former CP Ebonyi and currently CP SPU Force Headquarters, Abuja; UsmanSuleGomna, CP Jigawa State Command; AdamuUsman, CP Niger State Command; Daniel Sokari Pedro, Deputy Commandant, Police Academy Wudil, Kano; Ahmed Mohammed Azare, CP Taraba Command; AdamuSalehJajeri; MaiganaAlhajiSani, CP FCIID Annex Kaduna; AuduAdamuMadaki, former CP Welfare, presently CP, Benue State; and Ibrahim SaniKaoje; NIPPS”.
Also promoted were “John OgbonnayaAmadi CP Airport Command; Ede AyubaEkpeji, CP Kogi State Command; Mohammed Bagega, Kwara State Command; Bello Makwashi, CP Borno State Command, BubaSanusi, CP Katsina State Command.
“The 35 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to Commissioners include; IdowuOwohunwa, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police; Babaji Sunday, Deputy Commissioner, Operations, FCT Command, ArungwaUdochukwuNwazue, former DCP, Operations, FCT and currently DCP, Ops Zone 9, Umuahia; AyubaElkana, DCP Ops Zamfara State Command; Mohammed Barde, DCP CID, Borno State Command; AbdullahiMudasiru, DCP Force Intelligence Annex Lagos; SalisuGedeji, DCP Training FHQs Abuja; Umar Mohammed Na, Isa DCP Ops, Jigawa; Musa Baba, DCP Armament, FHQs Abuja; D.D Kromda; ChollongGyang DCP, CID Zamfara; and AliyuTafida.
“Others were; AbubakarLawal; AliyuHaruna; AlhassanAminu, Abdul Umar; Vincent Amakiri; Adewale Harry; A.M Williams; ShettimaZanna; EbongEribo, DCP Admin, Bayelsa State Command; AdepojuIlori, DCP Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, OkonOkon, DCP, National Defence College, Abuja; EchengEcheng DCP Zone 13, Ukpo; SussanHorsfal, former DCP CID Airports Command and presently DCP CID, AkwaIbom State Command; AdeshinaMorenkeji, Augustine Arop, former DCP Admin, AkwaIbom State Command and presently DCP CID, Osun State Command and BankoleLanreSikiru, DCP Interpol Lagos, among others.
“The 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police promoted to Deputy Commissioners include; AkinbayoOlasunkanmiOlasoji, Area Commander, Area B, Apapa, Lagos; Bello Yahaya, ACP Ops, FIB, Abuja; Bakori A. Ibrahim, former PSO to Inspector General of Police and presently Commandant Bayelsa State Task Force on Operation Doo Apo; AdepojuOlugbengaAdewole, Area Commander P, Alagbon Close, Lagos sate Command; AjideOlayinka; Alice Agba; SadiqIdris; Mustapha Abubakar; Agbo Godwin; AliyuIliya; and Samuel Oke.
“Some of the Chief Superintendents of Police promoted to ACPs include; Ibrahim Ada Usman; Jatau Hassan Anga second in command 23 PMF, Lagos; Benjamin Ogungbure; Elechi Raphael Nkem; ShehuSambo, MakanjuolaAbiodun and AbayomiOlugbengaMegbope.
“OlusegunRafiu, Mohammed AwwalYahaya and Ben Kalio were some of the ten Superintendents of Police promoted to Chief Superintendents, while ErhaborOrobosa Henry was one of the 17 DSPs promoted to Superintendents of Police.
“The Chairman of the Commission, Musiliu Smith, congratulated the beneficiaries and demanded of them, a commitment to the service of the Nigerian nation and to operate within the laws of the land and with the fear of God. He said the commission will continue to ensure that promotions in the Police will follow due process and as and when due.”
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday extended interim relief measures to the people of Bille Kingdom as the government intensifies efforts to address the ongoing environmental degradation affecting the area.
This was contained in a statement by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, yesterday.
The governor, during a working visit to Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area, reassured residents of his deep concern for their health and well-being.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to the persistent gas emissions observed in the community’s land and water sources since November 2025.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, the governor announced immediate interventions to address urgent needs.
Some of the relief measures include the provision of potable water and essential medical services through the release of ?100 million as palliative support for the affected community.
According to the SSG, “Governor Fubara remains deeply committed to the welfare of the people of Bille Kingdom. Although unable to attend in person due to pressing state engagements, he is fully aware of the situation and determined to tackle the root cause of the environmental challenge”.
The governor assured residents that the state government would not relent in its efforts to provide a permanent solution to the gas emissions, emphasizing that the current intervention is only a temporary measure to ease the suffering of the people.
He further urged members of the community to remain law-abiding and continue supporting his administration, noting that he has consistently demonstrated a track record of fulfilling his promises.
Earlier, the Chairman, Council of Chief for Bille Kingdom, Chief Bennet Dokubo, expressed joy over the State visit, describing Fubara as a leader who listens to the plight of the people.
He urged the governor to critically look into the gas emission which he described as dangerous to human health.
“If we take you into the river, we notice that the entire environment is bubbling and smelling.
“We most humbly urge you to critically look into this situation. This is something strange we have never experienced before. It is not good for human health,” the monarch stressed.
The Federal Government has declared tomorrow (Friday) and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
The ministe congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter, and urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
He reiterated that the goal of the government remains to make decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.
The Tide reports that good Friday will be marked tomorrow, while the Easter Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday across the world.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to carry out their duties with discipline, loyalty and a firm commitment to the success of the administration and the wellbeing of the people of Rivers State.
The governor warned that any involvement in unauthorised nocturnal meetings or any conduct capable of embarrassing the government will attract immediate dismissal.
Fubara gave the warning yesterday shortly after the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma and the new Chief of Staff (CoS), Barrister Sunny Ewule, were sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt.
As part of the ceremony, the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office on the duo before the governor gave his charge.
Addressing the appointees, Fubara reminded them that their elevation to the new positions was a call to service and not a platform for political grandstanding or the pursuit of personal ambition.
He stressed that their foremost responsibility should be to themselves and to the people of Rivers State, stressing that their conduct must always reflect integrity, restraint and dedication to public good.
Speaking directly to Dr. Wokoma, whom he described as an accomplished academic and mathematician, the governor expressed confidence in his intellectual depth and capacity to deliver on the new assignment.
The office of the Secretary to the State Government, Fubara stressed, demands thoroughness, discipline and a deep sense of responsibility. He charged the SSG to represent the State with honour at all times.
“Your duty includes representing the state government. You need to represent us in a way and manner that will bring honour to us.
“What is important to this administration is to see that the good works that we started and the ones that we met, are concluded in a way that will bring progress and development to our dear state,” he stated.
Turning to the new Chief of Staff, the governor explained that he is expected to ensure smooth administrative coordination, managing official engagements effectively and safeguarding the image of the Government House.
He underscored the sensitive and personal nature of the role and emphasised that the position operates strictly under the authority of the governor.
Fubara stressed that the role does not permit independent political engagements or private strategy meetings without his knowledge and consent.
“Let me sound it here very clearly. Your duty is to make sure that you handle the administrative duties and image making roles perfectly well, liaising with whoever is coming for any official assignment here.
“If you involve yourself in nocturnal meetings and all those things, I will sack you. I’m very serious. What is important to me today is peace, progress and prosperity of this state. I’m not going to compromise anything for it,” he said.
The governor cautioned that involvement of the new appointees in any action capable of bringing the government or his office to disrepute would attract appropriate sanctions.
While congratulating the new appointees, Fubara expressed optimism that they would justify the confidence reposed in them.
He called on all public officials to work together in unity, observing that collective success is stronger and more enduring than individual achievement.
The governor who also addressed the Permanent Secretaries present at the ceremony, directed those of them who have reached retirement age to start preparing their handover notes without delay.
The notice, he said, was not intended to scare anybody but to prepare their minds towards the inevitability of exiting the service one day and to pave way for an orderly transition.
He warned against any attempt to engage in financial misconduct or last-minute irregularities, stressing that he was closely monitoring the system to ensure strict enforcement of accountability rules.