Nigeria Police Force: Names of 8 DIGs and AIGs to Retire To Make Way For New IGP

Here are the Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) retire following the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting IGP, with their profiles and portfolios:

Career Background: Began as an Inspector of Police and rose steadily through the ranks.

Promotions: ASP (1999), DSP (2003), SP (2008), CSP (2012), ACP (2014), DCP (2018), CP (2020), AIG (2023).

Notable Roles: Three-time Force Public Relations Officer (National Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force).

International Service: Served with the UN Mission in Liberia (2006–2007); recipient of the UN Medal.

Reputation: Highly respected for strategic communication and media relations.

Current Role: DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department (FID).

Appointment: Assumed duty in late 2025/early 2026.

Expertise: Community policing and intelligence gathering.

Recognition: Best Community Policing Advocate of the Year (2024).

Professional Designations: FIPMA; psc (Police Staff College).

Current Role: DIG, Department of Logistics and Supply.

Decorated as DIG: March 2025.

Responsibilities: Oversees procurement, works, housing, and Quarter-Master operations of the Force.

Previous Roles: AIG Zone 16 (Yenagoa – Bayelsa & Rivers), CP Oyo State, AIG Counter Terrorism Unit.

State of Origin: Kwara State (Ifelodun LGA).

Current Role: DIG, Department of Finance and Administration.

Core Duties: Financial management, budgeting, human resources, and administrative oversight of the Nigeria Police Force.

Promotion: Elevated by the Police Service Commission in 2024.

Previous Roles: Assistant Inspector-General and Zone Commander.

Current Role: DIG, Department of Research and Planning (appointed March 2025).

Responsibilities: Strategic planning, policy development, operational standards, and modernization initiatives.

Academic Profile: Holds a Ph.D. in Peace and Security Studies.

Focus: Enhancing operational efficiency and institutional reforms.

Current Role: DIG, Department of Operations.

Responsibilities: Leads nationwide tactical operations, joint security missions, riot control, disaster response, and election security.

Field Experience: Former CP in Osun and Akwa Ibom States.

Recent Engagements (2025): Led high-level security operations in Plateau and Adamawa States.

Enlisted: Cadet ASP on 18 May 1992.

State of Origin: Garko LGA, Kano State.

Academic Qualifications:

B.Sc. Education – Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

M.Sc. Education (Psychology)

Ph.D. in Psychology – University of Abuja

Profile: Known for strong academic and psychological expertise in policing.

Current Role: DIG, Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Responsibilities: Oversees digital transformation, technological infrastructure, and modernization of police systems.

Focus Area: Advancing ICT-driven policing and digital security tools.