Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday, said that policemen who have been on the same rank since 2017 would be promoted in the next 24 hours.
IGP Alkali Baba, who said he was concerned about police welfare, added that commissioned officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police to Chief Superintendent of Police as well as the rank and file would be elevated.
Addressing officers and men of Zone 7 headquarters, Abuja, during his familiarization visit and inauguration of projects, Baba cautioned police officers and other security agencies to be mindful of who they associate with.
He stated, “Issues of the welfare of police personnel are paramount to me. All members of rank and file wearing the same rank since 2017 will be promoted by tomorrow (Thursday).
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“Commissioned officers from the rank of ASP to CSP will also be promoted but we are starting with the rank and file who are our dedicated foot soldiers. As for what is happening in the South-East and North-Central, we are doing something to change the narrative to ensure that citizens live peacefully.”
As the nation approaches an election year, the police boss informed his personnel that they would soon be trained in election security duties in line with the Electoral Act.
Baba ordered the release of two pickup vans and computers to the zonal headquarters to enhance its operations.
The AIG in charge of Zone 7, Mohammed Aliyu, commended the IG for the renovation of zonal headquarters.
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He said, “In line with the IGP’s policy trust which is anchored on the principle of accountability, transparency, respect for the rule of law, human rights protection, and cooperation with other security agencies, the zonal command is living up to its responsibilities and expectations.”
Earlier, in a brief press statement obtained by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) and released by the Force Acting Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, “IGP Usman Alkali Baba,psc+, NPM, fdc while signing and approving the promotion of 21, 039 inspectors and rank and file today in his office at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Congrats to the newly promoted officers. We urge them to put in their best in policing Nigeria as expected”.
