Inspector General of Police Gen. Abraham Manyuat has reassigned thirteen senior officers nationwide in a “special transfer” aimed at tightening command and improving operational effectiveness within the South Sudan National Police Service.
The reshuffle affects key departments, state commissioners, and specialized units, marking a major shake-up in the force’s leadership structure.
Among the major shifts, long-serving Traffic Police Director Maj. Gen. Kon John Akot has been elevated to Police Commissioner of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
His new appointment displaces Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, who has been reassigned as the Principal of the HRD Police College.
The reshuffle also rotates senior Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (A/IGPs), realigning their portfolios with institutional priorities.
Lt. Gen. Akok Noon Akok moves from A/IGP for CID & Crime to A/IGP for Border Police.
Lt. Gen. John Akot Maluth shifts from A/IGP for Logistics to A/IGP for CID & Crimes.
Lt. Gen. Peter Ngisango Kpoyo transitions from A/IGP for Health Service to A/IGP for Logistics & Procurement.
Lt. Gen. Dr. Olaw Adiang Nyijok moves from A/IGP for Border Police to A/IGP for Health Service.
Significant changes have also been made in state-level police leadership:
Maj. Gen. Lawyer Gabriel Guet Paliet is now Jonglei State Commissioner, replacing Maj. Gen. John Baak Alfonse Athiak, who becomes Director of Traffic Police.
Maj. Gen. James Madut Ngor, previously Commissioner of Eastern Equatoria State (Torit), has been reassigned as Director of ICT.
Maj. Gen. Lazaru Wani Tranquila takes over as Commissioner of Eastern Equatoria State.
Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani moves to lead the HRD Police College.
Maj. Gen. Kon John Akot assumes the role of Commissioner in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
The reshuffle further extends to specialized units:
Maj. Gen. Gatluak Biliu Jal moves from CID to become Deputy Commissioner of Jonglei State.
Maj. Gen. Mangar Makeny Kamic transitions from ICT to CID.
Maj. Gen. Andrea Martin Hassen has been appointed Director of the Police Support Unit (PSU).
Police Headquarters said the transfers are effective immediately and form part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing discipline, improving command structures, and ensuring better coordination within the national police force.
