The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, entered a new chapter today, March 30, 2026, as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Simeon U. Akpanudom officially assumed duty as the 56th head of the prestigious formation.
AIG Akpanudom succeeds the current Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, who served as the 55th AIG of the Annex before his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 23rd Indigenous IGP of the federation.
A native of Akwa Ibom State, AIG Akpanudom joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992. His career is marked by a “Sword of Honour” distinction as the Best All-Round Cadet of his intake and international experience with the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
Before this elevation, he served as the Commissioner of Police for the Anti-Fraud Section at the Lagos Annex, a role where he was credited with modernising financial crime investigations. His academic background is equally robust, holding an M.Sc. in Security and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy.
In his maiden address at the Annex, the new AIG made it clear that his administration would mirror the vision of the Inspector-General, focusing on the protection of human rights and the integration of technology.
“FCID Annex Lagos will continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency,” AIG Akpanudom stated. “We will maintain an unwavering respect for human rights in the discharge of our duties to build public trust, in line with the IGP’s mantra of people-oriented policing. The people are the bosses.”
To tackle the increasing sophistication of modern crime, the AIG announced a renewed focus on digital literacy and specialised training. Detectives under his command will undergo rigorous instruction aligned with world-class standards, with a specific emphasis on using technology to improve digital investigation skills and service delivery.
The AIG also highlighted the importance of robust collaboration and partnership with sister agencies, ministries, and departments to ensure a unified front against crime.
“Collective efforts remain central in the fight against crimes in their evolving natures,” the AIG noted, urging the public to remain law-abiding and proactive. “We call on the general public to continue to support the Police by providing timely and credible information to enhance our national security and economic development.”
