The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Adegoke Fayoade to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG).

The decision was reached on Friday, February 20, 2026, following his exceptional performance in the Commission’s written examination and oral interview.

This is contained in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Torty Njoku Kalu.

DIG Fayoade, who began his career in 1992, brings over three decades of distinguished service to his new role.

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, including the dismantling of the notorious “Billionaires” Kidnapping Gang in Lagos.

His career is decorated with numerous international and national accolades, including the 2024 Crime Buster of the Year for West and Central Africa; multiple Best Police Station in Africa awards (Nairobi/Kenya); Best Divisional Police Officer in West Africa (Johannesburg and Dubai), and the International Security Award from ISSO-SEC Switzerland and HSIIS United Kingdom.

The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), charged the new DIG to view his promotion as a call to greater responsibility.

He expressed confidence that DIG Fayoade’s expertise in technology-driven policing and stakeholder partnership will significantly strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

The Police Service Commission is the statutory oversight body for the Nigeria Police Force, mandated to appoint, promote, and exercise disciplinary control over all police officers (excluding the Inspector-General).

The commission is also tasked with formulating policies and guidelines to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Force.