The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday announced the redeployment of five assistant inspectors-general, AIGs, of police and named new commissioners of police (CP).

The information is contained in a statement issued by the police public relations officer, Frank Mba, in Abuja.

Those affected in the redeployment are AIG Ballah Nasarawa, who will take charge of Zone 9, Umuahia Abia State, AIG David Omojola who takes charge of  Zone 11, Osogbo Osun state, and AIG Tambari Mohammed who moves to Zone 1, Kano State.

Others are AIG Mohammed Gana, Zone 12, Bauchi state while AIG Edgar Nanakumo takes charge of the Animal Branch of the Police

The new CPs for Anambra and Kogi are Usman Gwary and Saidu Madaki respectively.

The statement said the redeployment was in line with efforts at building a people-friendly police for the rendering of an effective and efficient service delivery.

According to the statement, the posting takes effect immediately.