IGP appoints Shogunle to lead special intervention squad, Ogarashi as force marine officer

Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, has appointed Abayomi Shogunle, a commissioner of police, to head the special intervention squad (SIS).

The IGP also appointed Chima Ogarashi, a chief superintendent of police, as the new force marine officer (FMO).

A statement on Thursday by Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, said Shogunle will lead SIS in addressing various security challenges and also serve as the head of elections planning, monitoring & evaluation, and the safe school protection squad.

He said Ogarashi will oversee maritime security, a key section of the force tasked with combating crime along Nigeria’s inland waterways.

“In a strategic move aimed at bolstering internal security and swifter responses to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Abayomi Shogunle to head the Special Intervention Squad (SIS); Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation; and Safe School Protection Squad. Also, as part of the IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along our inland waterways, the IGP has appointed CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO),” the statement reads.

“The new SIS head, CP Shogunle, is a highly experienced officer in the department of operations, Public Relations, and certified in several other various capacities.

“He will lead the SIS in addressing various security challenges and also serve efficiently as the head of Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad.

“CSP Chima Ogarashi, taking on the role of FMO, will oversee one of the critical sections of the Force with his experience in maritime security and policing and enforcement of maritime laws.

“These key appointments came at a crucial time as the Force is set to unveil 25 newly acquired gunboats and initiatives to acquire more maritime safety equipment aimed at improving security operations on our waterways across the country.

“This strategic asset acquisition is a proactive approach of the Nigeria Police to ensure the safety of lives and property, as well as fostering confidence in maritime safety.”

The IGP assured Nigerians of the commitment of the force to respond effectively to security threats across the nation.