CP Tijani Fatai Among Newly Elevated Senior Officers as IGP Decorates DIG, AIGs, CPs in Abuja

CP Tijani Fatai Among Newly Elevated Senior Officers as IGP Decorates DIG, AIGs, CPs in Abuja

By Temidayo Babalola 

In a ceremony marked by celebration and national pride, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, decorated newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The event, which underscored the IGP’s unwavering commitment to professionalism and merit-driven career progression within the Nigeria Police Force, saw the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to the prestigious rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, four Commissioners of Police promoted to AIGs, and eleven Deputy Commissioners of Police, including CP Tijani Fatai, promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police.

Those decorated included DIG Mohammed Dankwara; AIGs Denimen Abibo, Umar Madaki, Nkechi Eze, and Garba Nzukwen; as well as newly confirmed Commissioners of Police Naziru Kankarofi, Nendel Gomwalk, Aniefok Akpan, Moorkwap Dongshal and CP Tijani Fatai, among others.

The promotions form part of a batch of 923 officers who successfully passed a rigorous and transparent assessment conducted by the Police Service Commission, comprising written examinations and interviews, following recommendations by the Inspector General of Police.

The ceremony drew prominent dignitaries, including former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South, Senator Simon Lalong, Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri; former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye (Anambra North); Senator Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central); and Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central). Also present were senior government officials, serving and retired police chiefs, members of the Force Management Team and family members of the decorated officers.

In his congratulatory address, IGP Egbetokun charged the newly promoted officers to demonstrate exemplary leadership, uphold the highest ethical standards, and embrace community centered, intelligence led policing strategies to effectively counter emerging security threats across the country.

He further urged them to lead with integrity, fairness and renewed dedication to justice and service, reminding them that their new ranks come with higher responsibility and greater expectations from citizens seeking safety and accountability.

The ceremony concluded with goodwill messages and photo sessions to honour the achievements of the newly decorated officer