…as IGP Disu deploys 7 other CPs in nationwide shake-up
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the deployment of CP Patrick Daaor as the new Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command.
The deployment was announced on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, following approval by the Police Service Commission. CP Daaor takes over from CP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, who was redeployed from Edo, while the outgoing CP Funsho Adegboye Agbonika had been serving in acting capacity before the new posting.
According to the statement, the shake-up also affected 7 other state commands and several strategic formations.
Other newly deployed CPs are:
- CP Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo– Abia
- CP Ayodeji Faniyan – Plateau
- CP Saka Adewale Ajao – Bayelsa
- CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue– Cross River
- CP Nanna Oji Ama– Anambra
- CP Tani Murtala– Jigawa
- CP Samuel Erale – Delta
The IGP also approved postings to key departments including Force Intelligence Department, FCID, DFA, DTD, Police Academy and Police Staff College.
In his charge, IGP Disu urged the senior officers to strengthen intelligence-led policing, enhance operational effectiveness, promote professionalism and deepen community engagement.
“He urged them to remain steadfast in safeguarding lives and property while upholding the highest standards of discipline, accountability, and service delivery,” the statement said.
The Force noted that the redeployment is part of ongoing reforms to boost efficiency and improve policing nationwide.