The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has promoted 74,352 officers across all ranks since January 2025, dismissing claims of irregularities in the exercise.
A breakdown released by the Force’s Public Relations Department shows promotions spanning from Assistant Inspectors-General to Constables.
Highlights include 45 Commissioners elevated to Assistant Inspectors-General, 69 Deputy Commissioners promoted to Commissioners, 1,014 Superintendents to Chief Superintendents, and 30,828 Inspectors advanced to Assistant Superintendents. Junior cadre promotions included 16,970 Sergeants to Inspectors and 8,840 Corporals to Sergeants.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun defended the exercise, insisting it was merit-based. “We will not be swayed by those who trade in falsehood or seek to undermine the integrity of our institution. There is no promotion scandal in the Nigeria Police Force,” he said, noting that the reforms aim to boost morale, strengthen leadership, and enhance operational effectiveness.
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