BREAKING: PSC Promotes 952 ASPs To DSPs, Drops 179 Retired, Deceased Officers The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). The decision was made during the first plenary meeting of the 6th Board of the Commission at its headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. However, the promotion of 176 retired officers and three deceased officers was declined. PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), cautioned the newly promoted officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and due process, warning against diversionary or unauthorized actions within the Force. He assured that the Commission remains committed to protecting officers’ career progression. Notable names among the promoted include Maidawa Yakubu, Edwin Thomas, Chagga Yakubu, Grace Okon, Fidelis Offorbuike, Elvina Ochia Chukwu (FCID Lagos), Ndidiamaka Onwude (Ebonyi), Rosemary Obianuju Egbo (Delta), Uya Bassey Johnson (Abia), Deborah Danjuma (SPU Abuja), Kudirat Elegba (SPU Lagos), and Ukpabio Ayi Akiba (Rivers). The list has been formally forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for implementation. #BreakingNews #PSC #NigeriaPolice #PolicePromotion #ASPsToDSPs

Controversy Trails Fast-Track Promotion of Female Officer Allegedly Linked to IGP A storm of controversy has erupted in the Nigeria Police Force over the rapid promotion of Bukola Kuti, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Kuti reportedly rose to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) just 10 years after joining the force—an unusually swift advancement far ahead of her peers. Sources within the force allege that Kuti’s rise is linked to her close personal relationship with the IGP and note that she only spent six months as a Chief Superintendent before being promoted. Her elevation, along with 36 others, was reportedly approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC) but remains publicly unannounced amid internal backlash and concerns of ethnic bias. Insiders claim Kuti is not involved in core policing duties and instead handles domestic and catering services for the IGP. Another female officer, Yemisi, allegedly accompanies the IGP on trips and was also promoted despite limited field duties. The promotion list, said to heavily favor Yoruba officers—30 out of 37—has ignited accusations of regional favoritism. Several officers on the list are reportedly close to Egbetokun, further fueling the perception of preferential treatment. The development has left many demoralized within the force, as calls grow for transparency and merit-based advancement. #PolicePromotionScandal #IGPControversy #NigeriaPolice #EthnicBiasInNPF