Major Police Reorganisation: IGP Tunji Disu Deploys New Senior Officers Nationwide
In a significant move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and leadership within the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has ordered a comprehensive redeployment of senior officers across strategic formations. This major reorganisation, announced on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, affects numerous Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in what police authorities describe as an effort to strengthen operations and improve service delivery nationwide.
Strategic Postings to Force Headquarters and Zones
The reshuffle includes several key appointments to departments at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. AIG Ado Emmanuel has been assigned to Research and Planning, while AIG Joseph Eribo takes charge of the Department of Armament. AIG Miller Dantawaye assumes responsibility for Operations, and AIG Henry Ifeanyi Uche heads to Training and Development. Additionally, AIG Olanrewaju Peter Ogunlowo has been posted to Police Accounts and Budget.
Several zonal commands also received new leadership. AIG Dahiru Mohammed has been deployed to Zone 15 in Maiduguri, AIG Dankombo F. Morris to Zone 4 in Makurdi, and AIG Bello Shehu to Zone 14 in Katsina. Other notable zonal postings include AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh to Zone 2 in Lagos and AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom to the FCID Annex in Lagos.
New Commissioners of Police for State Commands
The reorganisation extends to state police commands across Nigeria, with new Commissioners of Police appointed to lead various jurisdictions. CP Haruna Alaba Yahaya takes over Jigawa State Command, while CP Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola assumes leadership of Oyo State Command. CP Olubode Ojajuni has been posted to Ogun State Command, and CP Michael Adegoroye Falade to Ekiti State Command.
Other significant state command appointments include:
- CP Yemi John Oyeniyi – Delta State Command
- CP Yakubu Useni Dankaro – Adamawa State Command
- CP Muhammed Sanusi Ahmed – Federal Capital Territory Command
- CP Olatunji Olaiwola Fatai – Lagos State Command
- CP Morkwap S. Dongshal – Taraba State Command
- CP Ahmed Mohammed Bello – Zamfara State Command
- CP Umar Ali Fagge – Katsina State Command
- CP Hayatu Shaffa Hassan – Sokoto State Command
Specialized Units and Departmental Assignments
The redeployment also covers specialized police units and critical departmental positions. CP Akan Ezima has been appointed as Director of the NPF-NCCC in Abuja, while CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue takes charge of INTERPOL operations in Abuja. CP Mnwadiogbu Cletus assumes the role of Deputy Commandant at the Police Academy (POLAC).
Other important specialized postings include:
- CP Danjuma I. Yahaya – General Investigation, FCID Annex, Kaduna
- CP Sheik M. Danko – FCID Annex, Lagos
- CP Moses Ashu Otta – SWAT, Abuja
- CP Abdulrahim A. Shuaibu – Eastern Ports Authority
- CP Sarah Ehindero – Administration, FCID, Abuja
- CP Edwin Ogbegbghagha – Provost, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Preye R. Egbe – INEC, Abuja
- CP Adebisi Bola Lateef – Master Printing, Lagos
Additional Strategic Appointments
The police statement, issued by Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Placid, detailed further postings that complete this extensive reorganisation. CP Bolou O. Etete has been assigned to Community Policing, Research and Planning at Force Headquarters, while CP Ojugbele E. Adebola takes over General Investigation at FCID Alagbon in Lagos.
Other appointments include CP Fidelis N. Ogarabe to INTERPOL Annex in Lagos, CP Theodore C. Obasi as Deputy Commandant at Police College Ikeja, and CP Eloho E. Okpoziakpo to the Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos. CP Kayode Uthman Magaji assumes responsibility for K9 operations at Dei-Dei under the Department of Operations.
The reorganisation represents one of the most comprehensive redeployments of senior police officers in recent years, affecting multiple layers of command structure across Nigeria. Police authorities emphasize that these strategic postings are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve leadership across formations, and ultimately strengthen the Nigeria Police Force's capacity to serve and protect citizens nationwide.
