Police promote over 74,000 officers and reject scandal claims
The Nigeria Police Force has promoted 74,352 officers across various ranks since January 2025. The promotions span both senior and junior cadres, with a detailed breakdown provided by the Force Public Relations Department. Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the process. The Force emphasized that the promotions are part of ongoing reforms to boost morale and effectiveness.
What we know
- The police promoted 74,352 officers nationwide since January 2025, covering ranks from Assistant Inspector-General to Corporal.
- 45 Commissioners of Police were promoted to Assistant Inspectors-General, and 69 Deputy Commissioners became Commissioners of Police.
- Other promotions include 156 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners, 1,014 Superintendents to Chief Superintendents, and 270 Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners.
- At the junior level, 16,970 Sergeants became Inspectors, 8,840 Corporals became Sergeants, and 58 Police Constables became Corporals.
- Kayode Egbetokun denied any promotion scandal, stating the process was based on merit and professionalism.
