In an eventful ceremony, CP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo, B.Sc, MILD, assumed office as the 34th Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi-Lagos, following his redeployment by the IGP from the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. He is a native of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Jos and, a Master’s Degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force on 10th June, 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.

A seasoned and highly experienced police officer, CP Okpoziakpo has served with distinction in various capacities, recording notable investigative breakthroughs throughout his illustrious career. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, diligence, and leadership while occupying several strategic positions across the Force.

His previous appointments include Team Manager, Cybercrimes and Internet Fraud Section; Team Manager, Banking Fraud Section; Team Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Section; and Team Manager, General Investigation Section, all within the Police Special Fraud Unit. He also served as Officer-in-Charge, Police Dedicated Electronic and Card Crime Fraud Unit (PDECFU); Head, Special Investigation Unit (SIU); Coordinator, AMCON Task Force; and Head, Cryptography and Cybercrime Unit/Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) under the Force Intelligence Department (FID).

Furthermore, CP Okpoziakpo served as Head of the Operations Team of Special Investigators in the investigation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other key national institutions, including NIRSAL, AMCON, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), among others. Prior to his current posting, he was the Commissioner of Police (Training) at the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

In his maiden address, CP Okpoziakpo emphasized strict adherence to professionalism, accountability, and operational discipline, directing that all cases must be vetted by the Legal Section before prosecution, and properly documented with timely reports. The CP directs that long pending cases must be reviewed to prevent delays in justice delivery. He further stressed that arbitrary arrests will not be tolerated, and that performance must be measurable through reports on prosecutions and convictions. Reiterating the Inspector General of Police’s zero tolerance for corruption, the CP underscored the need to respect suspects’ fundamental human rights.

The Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, warmly welcomes CP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo and assures members of the public of sustained professionalism, enhanced service delivery, and an dedication to the fight against fraud and related offences under his leadership.

E-SIGNED

DSP OVIE KENNETH EWHUBARE, anipr, ACArb.

Police Public Relations Officer,