IGP Appoints CP Shogunle To Head Special Intervention Squad, CSP Ogarashi As Force Marine Officer

 By Onoja Baba, Nigeria 

In a move aimed at enhancing internal security and improving response to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Abayomi Shogunle to lead the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad.

Additionally, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Chima Ogarashi has been appointed as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO).

Announcing the appointments, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that CP Shogunle, a seasoned officer with vast experience in operations and public relations, will oversee key security operations under his new role.

He will be tasked with leading the SIS to tackle security challenges nationwide while also heading critical election monitoring and school protection efforts.

Meanwhile, CSP Ogarashi will take charge of the Force Marine Unit, leveraging his expertise in maritime security and enforcement of maritime laws to strengthen police operations on inland waterways.

These key appointments come as the Nigeria Police Force prepares to unveil 25 newly acquired gunboats, with plans underway to secure additional maritime safety equipment.

The new assets are part of a broader effort to bolster security across Nigeria’s waterways, ensuring the safety of lives and property while boosting confidence in maritime operations.