The Police Service Commission (PSC) has recently announced the promotion of 1,897 senior officers to higher ranks, including the elevation of 14 Commissioner of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG). This development was made public in a statement signed by the PSC's spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Wednesday, detailing the specifics of the promotions.

The Commission revealed that it had also promoted 21 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to CPs and 20 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) to DCPs. Additionally, the PSC approved the appointment of AIG Dasuki Galadanci, who is in charge of Zone 12 Bauchi, as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). During a meeting, the Commission charged the newly promoted officers to swiftly acclimate to their new roles and to combat banditry, kidnapping, and violent crimes in the country.

The Chairman of the PSC urged the officers to familiarize themselves with the trends and patterns of crimes in their respective areas of responsibility and to engage in predictive policing to address the current criminal challenges. He emphasized that as senior officers, they would be held accountable for any lapses in the nation's security apparatus and called for greater dedication to the service of their country.

The statement also listed the names of the newly promoted AIGs, CPs, DCPs, ACPs, and CSPs, along with their respective assignments and commands. This comprehensive promotion exercise is aimed at bolstering the capabilities and morale of the Nigerian police force in tackling the prevailing security issues across the nation.

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