The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said additional 88 area commands would be created to boost operational efficiency.

The IG said this when he addressed policemen at the Police College, Ikeja on Thursday during a two-day visit to Lagos.

Ibrahim said he has already written to the Police Service Commission (PSC) and was awaiting its approval.

“We are waiting for approval from the PSC for the 88 new area commands and by extension, this means we are going to have more assistant commissioners of police.

“This will also create room for more chief superintendents of police to be promoted. Do your best in your duties and you will be promoted.

“We are changing the face of policing in Nigeria, policemen that are people-oriented with the satisfaction of the citizens as the primary focus,” he said. (NAN)