The federal government led by President Bola Tinubu has taken action through the Police Service Commission (PSC) to enforce the compulsory retirement of four Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) of the Police. The decision, as reported by Premium Times, has been based on the provisions outlined in the Third Schedule, Part 1 M, para A&B of the 1999 Constitution, in conjunction with Section 6 of the Commissions (Establishment) Act 2001, para a, c, d, e, &f.
The list of affected Deputy Inspectors General of Police includes Moses Jitiboh, Adeleke Bode, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, and Hafiz Inuwa. According to a statement by Ikechukwu Ani, the spokesperson of the PSC, released on Monday, August 28, the directive was prompted by the senior officers' reluctance to step down following the appointment of their junior, Kayode Egbetokun, as the new Inspector General of Police. The Commission had anticipated that they would opt for voluntary retirement or leave the police force, but their failure to do so led to this action, which could prevent a potential reversal of their status.
In explanation, the statement further elucidated, "The Commission, after waiting for a considerable period without any such application from the concerned officers, arrived at the decision to enforce their compulsory retirement. This measure aims to maintain discipline, a cornerstone of the Police Force, and to discourage any potential undermining of authority by the Inspector General."
This development comes shortly after President Tinubu's inauguration, during which Kayode Egbetokun was appointed as the new Inspector General of Police, along with other appointments in the military and customs sectors.
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