IGP Disu Appoints Female Officer Tainted By ‘Special Consideration’ Promotion Scandal Under Egbetokun As Key Aide

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This was disclosed in an internal wireless message issued by the Nigeria Police Force Secretariat and circulated to various departments, units, and commands nationwide.

According to the signal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Eneze Osareine Makoju-Akaba has been appointed as Principal Staff Officer II to the Inspector-General of Police.

The directive instructed all relevant formations to update their records accordingly, noting that the posting takes immediate effect.

An investigation by SaharaReporters revealed that Eneze was among officers promoted under controversial circumstances by former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in 2025.

On August 4, 2025, SaharaReporters published details of the promotions carried out during Egbetokun’s tenure, which were widely criticised and sparked ethnic tensions within the Nigeria Police Force.

The report indicated that out of 37 officers promoted under what was described as “special consideration,” about 30 were allegedly of Yoruba origin, raising concerns over claims of regional bias and “provincial” leadership within the Force.

The development reportedly triggered discontent across various commands, particularly among officers who felt sidelined despite being qualified, allegedly due to ethnic considerations.

Despite the controversy, the police leadership at the time, through its spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, also said to be among the beneficiaries, confirmed that the officers would be formally decorated in the office of the then-IGP.

Authorities initially withheld the full list of the promoted officers, releasing only two names, one from the North and another from the South-East. However, SaharaReporters later obtained the complete list, which showed that a majority of those promoted were of Yoruba origin.

According to the list, Eneze, listed as Ezene Makoju (AP/NO: 106878), then a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), was elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), alongside Bukola Yemisi Kuti and five others.

SaharaReporters has published several reports that Kuti benefited from accelerated promotions within the Force, as well as detailing an alleged romantic relationship between her and Egbetokun.

Further findings indicated that Eneze had served as a Staff Officer under Disu during the period when Disu was Principal Staff Officer to Egbetokun.

Disu was appointed PSO to Egbetokun on June 23, 2023. He served in this role following Egbetokun’s appointment as the 22nd IGP in June 2023, before Disu himself was appointed as the Acting IGP in February 2026, replacing Egbetokun.

“Eneze was part of the list of persons promoted unjustly by Egbetokun. Her promotion from SP (Superintendent of Police) to CSP (Chief Superintendent of Police) was special and so also was her promotion from CSP to ACP and this one,” a top police source said.

“When Egbetokun was leaving, she was posted to OPS (Department of Operations) but Disu brought her back as PSO. Officers are complaining that she is not qualified.”

The controversial promotions, as reported by SaharaReporters in August, are as follows:

ASP To DSP Promotions

Israel Adebayo Abodunrin with AP/ND number 191014 has been recommended for promotion to the rank of DSP.

Adeyemi Adekunle Abraham, AP/ND 189339, has been recommended for promotion to DSP.

Ada Audu, with AP/ND 166663, is recommended for promotion to DSP.

Oluwaseyi Hunsu, AP/ND 229625, has been recommended for DSP promotion.

Pelemoh Shefunmi, AP/ND 252983, is also recommended for promotion to DSP.

Yemisi Ademosu, AP/ND 278080, has been recommended for DSP promotion.

Amer Daniel, with AP/ND 287119, is recommended for promotion to the rank of DSP.

Inspector to ASP Promotions

John Godwin, currently an Inspector, has been recommended for promotion to ASP.

Hauwa Tanko, also an Inspector, is recommended for promotion to ASP.

Award Winners for 2023 and 2024

CSP to ACP (Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police)

Aliyu Shaba Lekan, AP/NO 94361, currently a CSP, is recommended for promotion to ACP

Lydia Inemona Ameh, with AP/NO 118462, is a CSP recommended for promotion to ACP

Odeyeyiwa Oladimeji, AP/NO 86464, also a CSP, has been recommended for promotion.

Hussaini Yusuf, AP/NO 139911, is another CSP recommended for promotion to ACP.

SP to CSP (Superintendent of Police to Chief Superintendent of Police)

Garba Ibrahim, AP/NO 153313, a Superintendent of Police, has been recommended for promotion to CSP.

Hassan Adamu, AP/NO 190461, is recommended for CSP promotion from SP.

Ojele Clement Adebayo, with AP/NO 190313, is also recommended for promotion to CSP.

Inspector to ASP

Dahiru Ibrahim, with AP/ND number 234639, currently serving as an Inspector, has been recommended for promotion to ASP.

AWARD WINNERS – IGP SECRETARIAT

DCP to CP

Lateef Adio Ahmed – AP/NO: 50798 – Rank: DCP

ACP to DCP

Olumuyiwa O. Adejobi – AP/NO: 94500 – Rank: ADP

Akeem D. Adedeji – AP/NO: 50360 – Rank: ACP

Adeoye Oluwatosin Adefila – AP/NO: 189339 – Rank: ACP

CSP to ACP

Moses Ebun Dada – AP/NO: 94355 – Rank: CSP

Eneze Makoju – AP/NO: 106878 – Rank: CSP

Ganiyu A. Adebowale – AP/NO: 94524 – Rank: CSP

Olusoji Abraham Obideyi – AP/NO: 118489 – Rank: CSP

Beorgelyn Patrick Uformadu – AP/NO: 118537 – Rank: CSP

Uba Anthony Mmaduka – AP/NO: 118564 – Rank: CSP

Bukola Yemisi Kuti – AP/NO: 140082 – Rank: CSP

SP to CSP

Tolulope Ipinmisho – AP/NO: 145532 – Rank: SP

Awe Adeoye Vincent – AP/NO: 158467 – Rank: SP

Oluwole J. Ogunwusi – AP/NO: 119708 – Rank: SP

oris Elakhe – AP/NO: 4139156 – Rank: SP

Sheriff Atanda – AP/NO: 180712 – Rank: SP

Femi D. Adebayo – AP/NO: 190170 – Rank: SP

Acting DSP to DSP

Nun Rasaq – AP/NO: 188274 – Rank: Ag. DSP

Adeagbo Olaide – AP/NO: 274548 – Rank: Ag. DSP

Ozanu Olaminka – AP/NO: 278178 – Rank: Ag. DSP