PSC approves appointment of three DIGs, suspends promotion of 19 senior officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of three Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs).

The PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the commission also suspended the promotion of 19 other senior officers – eight Commissioners of Police and 11 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).

He added that the development followed the non-appearance of the police officers for a promotion interview conducted by the PSC.