Police Service Commission has issued a directive for the compulsory retirement of four Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs).
The decision was revealed in a statement signed by the commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani on Monday.
The retired individuals are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Ambakina Jitiboh, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa, and Adeleke Adeyinka Bode.
Ani stated that the decision is in accordance with the commission’s statutory powers based on the Third Schedule, Part 1 M, para A&B of the 1999 Constitution, reinforced by Section 6 of the Commissions (Establishment) Act 2001. The move comes as part of organizational changes within the police force.
“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 partly read.
“The Commission, having waited for ample time with no such application from any of them, took the decision to compulsorily retire them in order 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.
“Accordingly the former DIGs have been mandated to Immediately proceed on compulsory retirement with effect from Friday, 25th August, 2023.The Commission appreciates their immense contributions and efforts towards peace and security of our country and also wishes them well in their future endeavours in retirement.”
The Police Service Commission also elevated four Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs).
These appointments are pending ratification by the commission’s board and have been made to fill the positions left vacant by the recently retired DIGs.
The newly appointed DIGs include Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Ayuba Ekpeji, and Usman Nagogo.
Notably, these appointments have been strategically made to ensure representation from the respective geopolitical regions of the retired DIGs, as part of the ongoing restructuring within the police force.
