The Police Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the promotion of one Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and over 26,000 Inspectors, following its 3rd Plenary Meeting on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
Under the direction of DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), the Commission approved Funsho Adegboye’s promotion from Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG).
Additionally, Dansabo Idi and Danjuma Aboki, Commissioners of Police, were elevated to the position of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, claims that the promotions were made after a rigorous, merit-based procedure that included passing written exams and Commission-conducted oral interviews.
The Commission also authorized the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II) in recognition of their exceptional performance in the recently finished Departmental Selection Board Examination, a historic decision that demonstrated its dedication to career advancement.
DIG Funsho Adegboye was the AIG in charge of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) at Force Headquarters in Abuja prior to his elevation.
Over the course of his decades-long career, this renowned officer has held leadership positions in operations, training, and administration.
He has served as Divisional Police Officer, Area Commander in Ijero and Ile-Ife, Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations in Ondo State, and Commissioner of Police in Homicide (FCID), Force Intelligence Department (FID), and Edo State Command.
He has worked abroad with UN missions in Somalia, Timor, Liberia, and Kosovo.
While AIG Dansabo Idi was the Acting AIG in charge of Research and Planning at Force Headquarters in Abuja, newly promoted AIG Danjuma Aboki was previously Commissioner of Police in Imo State Command.
His extensive experience includes roles as Divisional Police Officer across Kebbi and Kaduna states, Officer-in-Charge of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) in Kebbi, Area Commander in Yauri, Owo, Awe, and Kosoboso, Commander of 63 PMF Ikorodu, Lagos, Deputy Commissioner of Operations for Zone 1, Lagos, Commandant of the Police College, Kaduna, and Commissioner of Police, Investment, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd) congratulated the newly promoted officers and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to openness, meritocracy, and best practices in appointments and promotions.
“These promotions are a testament to the hard work, competence, and dedication of our officers,” he stated. I implore them to view their new positions as a call to more responsibility, more duty, and a renewed dedication to the security and safety of our country.
The Chairman also praised the PSC Standing Committee on NPF Matters, which is headed by DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), and other Board members for their efforts in conducting thorough interviews and examinations.