IGP Usman Alkali Baba has approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who were last promoted on or before 2017.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olamuyiwa Adejobi, the promotion 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.

He said the promotion is part of the ongoing efforts aimed at improving welfare, and conditions of service, boosting the morale of personnel, to reposition the Force for greater efficiency.

The IGP further noted that the promotion of the officers is part of the manpower development drive of his administration to ensure that deserving personnel is promoted accordingly, to encourage hard work, and further embed the culture of merit, excellence, and dedication to duties.

The IGP equally assured senior police officers that the Force high command is liaising with the Police Service Commission on the release of their promotion, which is expected to be approved and released as soon as possible.