Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has assigned key positions to the newly appointed Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) following the forced retirement of their predecessors over allegations of age falsification and service violations.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) had earlier appointed six new DIGs: Sadiq Idris Abubakar, Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, Williams Adebowale, Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi Dali, Idegwu Basil Ukuoma, and Adebola Ayinde Hamzat.

Their appointments followed the removal of DIGs Dasuki Galandachi, Ali Ari Muhammed, Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, Jonathan Towuru, Suleiman Yusuf, Banji Lawal Badru, and Bala Ciroma.

A police memo dated Thursday, March 6 confirmed the new postings. DIG Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya will now head the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), while DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar takes over the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).

DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo has been appointed to lead the Force Intelligence Department (FID), and DIG Williams Adebowale will oversee the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT).

DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi Dali will head the Department of Operations (DOPS), while DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat has been assigned to the Department of Logistics and Supply (DLS).

Additionally, DIG Idegwu Basil Ukuoma will lead the Department of Research and Planning (R&P) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The restructuring comes amid ongoing tensions within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), as reports indicate that several senior officers resisted retirement despite falsified birth records.

Some officers were found to have served for over 40 years, leading to clashes between IGP Egbetokun and affected personnel, including former DIG Galandachi, who unsuccessfully sought a service extension.

Two police directives issued in February had already signaled the replacement of implicated officers.

The PSC reaffirmed its mandate for the compulsory retirement of officers who had exceeded the 35-year service limit or the age of 60, in line with public service regulations.

The move aimed to enforce discipline and restore order within the force.