AIG Akpanudom assumes duty as 56th Assistant AIG at FCID Annex, Lagos

*AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom assumes duty as the 56th Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex, Lagos, emphasising the FCID Annex will continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency, and unwavering respect for human rights in the discharge of duties, and build public trust in policing

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The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, March 30, 2026, received the newly-posted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, psc fdc mspsp, MNIM, who has assumed duty as the 56th Assistant Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of FCID Annex, Lagos.

ASP Mayegun Aminat, anipr, MNISMA, Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement Monday, March 30, on behalf of the AIG, FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, said AIG Akpanudom took over from the current Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc+, NPM, who served as the 55th Assistant Inspector General of Police, FCID Annex, before his appointment to the exalted office of the IGP by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

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The Nigerian Police Council later confirmed him as the 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

AIG Akpanudom is a seasoned and highly accomplished Police officer.

He was born August 4, 1967, in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

AIG Akpanudom had enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 18th May 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and has since distinguished himself through dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service.

Prior to his elevation, he served as Commissioner of Police, Anti-Fraud Section, FCID Annex, Lagos, where he effectively deployed his wealth of experience in various investigative units of the Force to combat financial crimes and strengthen investigative capabilities of the personnel.

Akpanudom holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar, an Advanced Certificate in Industrial Safety and Control from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), and an M.Sc in Security and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.

He has also attended several prestigious local and international professional courses, including the Strategic Leadership Command Course and the Higher Defence Management Course at the National Defence College, Abuja.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has held numerous tactical, operational, investigative, administrative and strategic positions across various commands and formations, including participation in the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, where he earned international recognition.

His distinguished service has attracted several honours and commendations, including the Inspector-General of Police Commendation (Sword of Honour) as Best All-Round Cadet ASP Course 17/1992, the United Nations Medal (UNMIK), and awards as Best Graduating Course Participant in key tactical and leadership command courses.

AIG Akpanudom is also a Fellow of the Defence College and member of notable professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Graduate, Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

He is a Jerusalem Pilgrim (JP).

Speaking ilon assumption of duty, the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, FCID Annex Lagos assured the general public of the Department’s unwavering commitment to thorough and professional investigation of all cases, efficient service delivery, and robust collaboration and partnership with sister agencies, Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and members of the public, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police.

He equally emphasised that FCID Annex Lagos would continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency, and unwavering respect for human rights in the discharge of its duties, to build public trust in line with the IGP’s mantra of people-oriented policing.

According to him, to drive the IGP’s mantra, detectives would be trained in line with world class training standards, and in the use of technology to improve their digital investigation skills and enhance service delivery.

The AIG further urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and to continue to support and cooperate with the Police by providing timely and credible information, as collective efforts remain central in the fight against crimes in their evolving natures and sophistication, to enhance national security and economic development.

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