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JUST IN: New DIGs get portfolios
**Breaking News: New DIGs Get Their Assignments**
In a major development, eight newly decorated Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) have been assigned their portfolios by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. This announcement comes after the officers were decorated on Monday in a ceremony.
The IGP took the opportunity to remind the DIGs of the immense responsibility that comes with their new rank, urging them to be bold and decisive in carrying out their duties. According to sources, the DIGs were assigned to various departments based on their areas of expertise and strengths.
We have the details of the assignments below:
- DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan will head the Legal Services department, ensuring that the law is upheld in all aspects of policing.
- DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba has been posted to Research and Planning, where he will contribute to the development of strategies to tackle emerging security challenges.
- DIG Isyaku Mohammed has taken over the Training and Development department, which is responsible for equipping police officers with the necessary skills to excel in their duties.
- DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been assigned to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), where she will work closely with other officers to solve complex crimes.
- DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman will oversee the Finance and Accounts department, ensuring that the police force's finances are well-managed and transparent.
- DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has been posted to the Force Intelligence Department (FID), where he will analyze intelligence and provide strategic recommendations to the IGP.
- DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head the Information and Communication Technology department, focusing on modernizing the police force's technology infrastructure.
- Finally, DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been assigned to the Operations department, where he will play a key role in coordinating police operations across the country.
These assignments are expected to have a significant impact on the Nigeria Police Force, as the DIGs bring their expertise and experience to their respective departments. With these appointments, the police force is expected to become more effective in tackling security challenges across the country.