The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Jonathan Towuru as AIG Zone 6, Calabar.
PSC Head of Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani, who made this known, stated that Towuru will be replacing DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro, DIG ICT, and will represent the South-South Geopolitical Zone in the Police Management Team.
Born on 6th December 1965 at Ouwodo Kpokpo Olomu town, Ughelli South LGA, Delta State, Towuru previously served as Assistant Commissioner of Police, State CID Enugu (2011), Deputy Force Secretary II, Force Headquarters Abuja (2012), Deputy Commandant Police College Maiduguri, Borno State (2014), Deputy Force Secretary (2019), Commissioner of Police Western Port Apapa Lagos (2022), and AIG Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, Cross River State.
PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu, who presided over the session, called on the new DIG to bring his vast experience in policing to bear on his new office. Argungu added that as a member of the Police Management Team, Towuru should be ready to contribute to the advancement of the ideals of the Nigeria Police Force.
He noted that the Commission would continue to support the police in achieving its goals and ensuring that the nation is freed of crime and criminality.
Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and representative of the judiciary in the Commission; DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), FDC, representing the police; and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission, attended the session where the new DIG was subjected to a written examination and oral interview.
The new DIG was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner of Police Ikenna Ezenna from the Force Secretary’s office, Force Headquarters Abuja.
