IGP Alkali Decorates New Police DIGs

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Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba on Tuesday decorated two newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police.

The name of the newly decorated officers include, DIG Bala Zama Senchi and DIG John O. Amadi, mni.

The Nigeria Police Force made the announcement on Monday via their social media handle, noting that the event was held at the office of the IGP, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Police wrote, “IGP decorates new DIGs: The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc+, NPM, fdc, today 30th May, 2022 decorated two newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, … https://t.co/sVAqCeLnpg

“DIG Bala Zama Senchi and DIG John O. Amadi, mni, at the office of the IGP, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.”

The IGP had in April, 2022 approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who were last promoted on or before 2017.

The promotion which comprised the elevation of 20,572 Sergeants to the next rank of Inspector, 324 Corporals to Sergeants, and 143 Constables to the rank of Corporal, is part of the ongoing efforts aimed at improving welfare, conditions of service, boosting the morale of personnel, with a view to repositioning the Force for greater efficiency.

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