Fresh controversy has emerged over the recent promotions carried out under Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, which critics say overwhelmingly favored officers of Yoruba origin.
According to a SaharaReporters, out of 37 officers promoted under what has been described as “special consideration,” 30 were Yoruba, fueling allegations of regional bias and ethnic favoritism within the top hierarchy of the police.
The promotions have triggered growing anger and division among officers, with many claiming they were denied advancement despite meeting promotion requirements, allegedly due to their non-Yoruba background.
Senior police officers who spoke anonymously to Sahara Reporters warned that the development could undermine cohesion, fairness, and trust in future promotion exercises.
Naijaonpoint reports that the police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi had on Monday confirmed that the newly elevated officers would be decorated at the Force Headquarters.
Full List of Promoted Officers
ASP To DSP Promotions
Israel Adebayo Abodunrin with AP/ND number 191014 has been recommended for promotion to the rank of DSP.
Adeyemi Adekunle Abraham, AP/ND 189339, has been recommended for promotion to DSP.
Ada Audu, with AP/ND 166663, is recommended for promotion to DSP.
Oluwaseyi Hunsu, AP/ND 229625, has been recommended for DSP promotion.
Pelemoh Shefunmi, AP/ND 252983, is also recommended for promotion to DSP.
Yemisi Ademosu, AP/ND 278080, has been recommended for DSP promotion.
Amer Daniel, with AP/ND 287119, is recommended for promotion to the rank of DSP.
Inspector to ASP Promotions
John Godwin, currently an Inspector, has been recommended for promotion to ASP.
Hauwa Tanko, also an Inspector, is recommended for promotion to ASP.
Award Winners for 2023 and 2024
CSP to ACP (Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police)
Aliyu Shaba Lekan, AP/NO 94361, currently a CSP, is recommended for promotion to ACP
Lydia Inemona Ameh, with AP/NO 118462, is a CSP recommended for promotion to ACP
Odeyeyiwa Oladimeji, AP/NO 86464, also a CSP, has been recommended for promotion.
Hussaini Yusuf, AP/NO 139911, is another CSP recommended for promotion to ACP.
SP to CSP (Superintendent of Police to Chief Superintendent of Police)
Garba Ibrahim, AP/NO 153313, a Superintendent of Police, has been recommended for promotion to CSP.
Hassan Adamu, AP/NO 190461, is recommended for CSP promotion from SP.
Ojele Clement Adebayo, with AP/NO 190313, is also recommended for promotion to CSP.
Inspector to ASP
Dahiru Ibrahim, with AP/ND number 234639, currently serving as an Inspector, has been recommended for promotion to ASP.
AWARD WINNERS – IGP SECRETARIAT
DCP to CP
Lateef Adio Ahmed – AP/NO: 50798 – Rank: DCP
ACP to DCP
Olumuyiwa O. Adejobi – AP/NO: 94500 – Rank: ADP
Akeem D. Adedeji – AP/NO: 50360 – Rank: ACP
Adeoye Oluwatosin Adefila – AP/NO: 189339 – Rank: ACP
CSP to ACP
Moses Ebun Dada – AP/NO: 94355 – Rank: CSP
Eneze Makoju – AP/NO: 106878 – Rank: CSP
Ganiyu A. Adebowale – AP/NO: 94524 – Rank: CSP
Olusoji Abraham Obideyi – AP/NO: 118489 – Rank: CSP
Beorgelyn Patrick Uformadu – AP/NO: 118537 – Rank: CSP
Uba Anthony Mmaduka – AP/NO: 118564 – Rank: CSP
Bukola Yemisi Kuti – AP/NO: 140082 – Rank: CSP
SP to CSP
Tolulope Ipinmisho – AP/NO: 145532 – Rank: SP
Awe Adeoye Vincent – AP/NO: 158467 – Rank: SP
Oluwole J. Ogunwusi – AP/NO: 119708 – Rank: SP
Doris Elakhe – AP/NO: 4139156 – Rank: SP
Sheriff Atanda – AP/NO: 180712 – Rank: SP
Femi D. Adebayo – AP/NO: 190170 – Rank: SP
Acting DSP to DSP
Nun Rasaq – AP/NO: 188274 – Rank: Ag. DSP
Adeagbo Olaide – AP/NO: 274548 – Rank: Ag. DSP
Ozanu Olaminka – AP/NO: 278178 – Rank: Ag. DSP
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