The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of nine new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to oversee various State Commands.
The appointees were directed to ensure that Tactical Units, usually led by Deputy Commissioners of Police, do not overshadow the core Police Departments in their commands.
The PSC expressed concern over the misuse of these Tactical Units by some State Commissioners, which has weakened the effectiveness of key departments at the command headquarters.
This concern was raised during an interview process with the newly appointed CPs.
The new Commissioners include Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba from Kano, who will serve as CP in Zamfara; Breret Emmanuel Simon from Plateau, assigned to Taraba; Christopher Ado Emmanuel from Niger, appointed to Yobe; and Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin from Ondo, assigned to Cross Rivers.
Other appointees are Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, formerly Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, now appointed CP in Niger; Sani Omolori Aliyu from Kogi, posted to Bauchi; Bello Shehu from Gombe, posted to Katsina; Saka Adewale Ajao from Ogun, assigned to the FCT; and Ojo Adekimi from Ekiti, who will head the Kwara State Command.
Their selection process involved an interactive session led by retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Taiwo Lakanu, who represents the Police at the Commission.
The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), reminded the appointees to avoid relying heavily on Tactical Units and to focus on empowering the recognized departments within their commands.
DIG Lakanu also advised the new CPs to foster strong relationships with their officers and the communities they serve.
He encouraged them to engage with youth groups, traditional leaders, and professional organizations and to avoid forming unnecessary squads that could interfere with proper policing.
Instead, they were urged to collaborate closely with the established departments to improve law enforcement across the states.
