Four Deputy Inspectors General of Police have been asked to proceed on compulsory retirement with effect Friday, 25th August, 2023 and their four newly promoted DIGs announced to take up their position by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, in a statement named the retired senior officers as DIGs Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Ambakina Jitiboh, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa and Adeleke Adeyinka Bode.
The statement said, “in the wake of the appointment of the acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun on the 19th of June, 2023 by Mr. President, the Commission had expected in consonance with the revered tradition of discipline and regimented culture of the Nigeria Police Force that those DIGs who were seniors in rank prior to his elevation will voluntarily apply for retirement or elect to leave the Force.” The statement said.
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It said the Commission, having waited for ample time with no such application from any of them, took the decision to compulsorily retire them to uphold discipline which is the bedrock of the Force, and to discourage status reversal which is inherently inimical to the exercise of authority by the Inspector General.
According to the statement, the former DIGs have been mandated to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement with effect from Friday, 25th August, 2023, adding that the Commission appreciates their immense contributions and efforts towards peace and security of the country
“Similarly, the Commission also approved the appointment of four Assistant Inspectors General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police which would be subject to ratification by the Board of the Commission to replace the retired DIGs.” The statement further added.
“The newly appointed DIGs Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje; Daniel Sokari – Pedro, Ayuba Ekpeji, and Usman Nagogo who are without Pending Disciplinary Matters and/or without any serious medical conditions and health impairments were drawn from the same respective geo-political regions of the retired ones.
The Commission while congratulating the new DIGs for their elevation, expressed hope that their appointment will add value and greater vigour to the efforts of the Nigeria Police in delivering on its mandate.