The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is set to officially decorate newly promoted senior officers, including Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs), following recent approvals by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The ceremony is expected to formalize the elevation of several officers who were promoted after a merit-based evaluation process involving written examinations and interviews.
Among those affected by the promotions is the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, who has reportedly intensified efforts to secure a strategic posting as AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, which oversees Lagos and Ogun states.
Sources indicate that the competition for the Zone 2 leadership position is strong, with internal lobbying and consultations ongoing among senior officers seeking the role. The position is considered one of the most influential commands in the Nigeria Police Force due to its jurisdiction over key economic and commercial hubs.
Jimoh’s potential elevation comes amid a broader reshuffling within the police hierarchy, following the promotion of multiple CPs to AIG rank and other senior-level changes across the force.
The Police Service Commission had earlier approved the promotion of several Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General, alongside the elevation of Deputy Commissioners to CP rank and Assistant Commissioners to DCP positions.
These promotions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership capacity, improve operational efficiency, and reward professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.
Meanwhile, insiders suggest that the decoration ceremony by the IGP will not only formalize the new ranks but also signal the beginning of fresh deployments and postings across commands nationwide.