The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the promotion of 74,352 officers across various ranks nationwide since January 2025. The Force dismissed claims of irregularities in the exercise.

A summary released by the Force Public Relations Department showed that the promotions covered both senior and junior cadres, ranging from Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Corporal.

According to the breakdown, 45 Commissioners of Police were promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police, while 69 Deputy Commissioners advanced to Commissioners of Police. Additionally, 156 Assistant Commissioners were elevated to Deputy Commissioners, 270 Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners, and 1,014 Superintendents to Chief Superintendents.

The NPF emphasized that the exercise reflects its commitment to merit-based progression and recognition of officers’ service across the country.

Further promotions saw 615 Deputy Superintendents rise to Superintendents of Police, 980 Assistant Superintendents of Police I move up to Deputy Superintendents, and 30,828 Inspectors promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police.

At the junior cadre level, 16,970 Sergeants were promoted to Inspectors, 8,840 Corporals advanced to Sergeants, while 58 Police Constables were elevated to the rank of Corporal.

“We will not be swayed by those who trade in falsehood or seek to undermine the integrity of our institution. There is no promotion scandal in the Nigerian police force. What we have is a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity, IGP Kayode Egbetokun said.

The Force maintained that the promotions were conducted in line with established procedures and standards, reaffirming its commitment to merit, transparency, and career progression within the Nigeria Police Force. (The Nation)