# Nigerian state police leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-state-police-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-31T18:53:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, Nigeria saw leadership changes within the police commands of Edo and Delta States.

Patrick Daaor assumed duty as the 51st Commissioner of Police for the Edo State Police Command, succeeding AIG Monday Agbonika. Daaor, who joined the force in 1994, previously served as the Commissioner of Police for Administration at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Later in the month, Samuel Etaifo Erale was appointed as the 25th Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Police Command, succeeding CP Yemi John Oyeniyi. Erale also joined the force in 1994 and has held various operational and administrative roles across multiple Nigerian states and international assignments with the United Nations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Samuel Etaifo Erale becomes Delta State Police Commissioner

Samuel Etaifo Erale has taken office as the 25th Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Police Command, succeeding CP Yemi John Oyeniyi.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samuel-etaifo-erale-becomes-delta-state-police-commissioner

### 2026-08-10: Patrick Daaor becomes 51st Edo State Police Commissioner

Patrick Daaor has assumed duty as the 51st Commissioner of Police for the Edo State Police Command, succeeding AIG Monday Agbonika.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patrick-daaor-becomes-51st-edo-state-police-commissioner

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