27/02/2026
Do You Know
The Retirement Dates Of The Current DIGs
The acting IGP, Olatunji Disu and most of the current DIGs were enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the same date — May 18, 1992.
Official records confirm that the senior officers, who bear police serial numbers beginning with “AP417” rose through the ranks together, benefiting from accelerated promotions at various stages of their careers.
However, while their enlistment dates align, their dates of birth and statutory retirement timelines differ, meaning several are due for retirement based on age and years of service.
The Acting IGP with police serial number AP 41729, Tunji Disu, was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State.
He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General on March 6, 2025, and would ordinarily have been due for retirement on April 13, 2026, upon attaining the mandatory age threshold.
*DIGs and Their Retirement Windows*
DIG Dankwara Adamu Mohammed (AP 41736), from Adamawa State, is in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration. Born on October 1, 1966, and promoted on September 1, 2025, the Business Administration graduate is due for retirement on October 1, 2026.
DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat (AP 41759), from Kwara State, supervises the Department of Logistics and Supply. Born on November 3, 1966, and promoted on March 3, 2025, the sociology graduate is due for retirement on November 3, 2026.
DIG Basil Idegwu (AP 41769) from Delta State heads the Department of Research and Planning at Force Headquarters. Born on July 25, 1968, and promoted on March 3, 2025, the English graduate is expected to retire on May 18, 2027.
DIG Adebowale William (AP 41774), from Ondo State, oversees the Department of Information and Communication Technology. Born on January 28, 1966, and promoted on March 3, 2025, the Political Science graduate was due for retirement on January 28, 2026.
DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar (AP 41798), from Kano State, heads the Force Criminal Investigation Department at Force Headquarters, Abuja Born on November 20, 1966, and promoted on March 3, 2025, the geography graduate is due for retirement on November 20, 2026.
DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel (AP 41832), from Jigawa State, heads the Force Intelligence Department. Born on November 5, 1966, and promoted on December 24, 2025, the education graduate is scheduled for retirement on November 5, 2026.
DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi (AP 41866) from Adamawa State heads the Department of Operations. Born on April 10, 1967, and promoted on March 3, 2025, the history graduate is expected to retire on April 10, 2027.
DIG Frank Mba (AP 42019), from Enugu State, is currently overseeing the Department of Training and Development. Born on October 9, 1971, and promoted to DIG on June 11, 2023, Mba — a law graduate — is due for retirement on May 18, 2027.
Wizdom Ikpi