IGP announces mass promotion in police, elevates 82,779

Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has approved the promotion 82,779 junior police officers to their next ranks, an action meant to stem dwindling morale among officers and men of the force.

A statement on Monday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said a total of 56,779 sergeants were promoted to inspector; 17,569 corporal to sergeants and 8,431 constables to corporal.

He said the mass promotion was part of an ongoing effort aimed at boosting the morale of personnel and repositioning the force for greater efficiency.

Those promoted, according to the statement, also included “86 junior officers negatively impacted by the EndSARS riots – 16 got special posthumous promotion while 70 others injured during the violence arising from the EndSARS protests were equally specially promoted.”

It added, “The IGP, while congratulating the officers, charged them to see their promotion as a mark of additional responsibility and a call to rededicate themselves to their professional calling.

He enjoined them to continue to carry out their duties diligently and in conformity with best practices and respect for the rights of the citizen.

He noted that the promotion albeit, posthumously, of the officers who were killed by some EndSARS protesters is a symbolic gesture in recognition of the ultimate price they paid in the service of the nation.

“The IGP promised to work with all relevant agencies, organs of government and other stakeholders in driving a successful reform of the police for improved welfare and conditions of service towards better service delivery to the people.”