Nigeria, March 13 -- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG) following a "merit-based assessment exercise" conducted at its headquarters in Abuja.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said the promotions followed the successful completion of written examinations and oral interviews by the affected officers.

According to the statement signed by the commission's spokesperson, Torty Kalu, the list of successful candidates has been forwarded to the Nigeria Police Force for immediate implementation.

Among the newly promoted AIGs are Emmanuel Christopher (former CP, Yobe State), Joseph Eribo (former CP, Ekiti State), ...