PSC promotes Fayoade Mustapha to Deputy Inspector-General of Police

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of senior police officer Fayoade Mustapha from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), marking another milestone in his distinguished career.

The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by PSC spokesperson Torty Kalu, who disclosed that Mustapha earned the promotion after an impressive performance in both the Commission’s written examination and oral interview.

According to Kalu, the newly appointed DIG joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 and has accumulated more than 30 years of notable service leading up to his latest advancement.

“Until his promotion, he served as the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, where he was widely praised for his community policing initiatives and strategic operations.

“His career is decorated with numerous international and national accolades, including the 2024 Crime Buster of the Year for West and Central Africa,” he said.

Kalu further stated that the Chairman of PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, urged the new DIG to regard his elevation as a call to higher responsibility.

Argungu also voiced confidence that the DIG’s proficiency in technology-driven policing and collaboration with stakeholders would bolster the country’s security framework.