Police IG, Hafiz Ringim Forced To Retire Early...Not Sacked!


Ringim, who was appointed IG in September 2010 by President Goodluck Jonathan, was asked yesterday to proceed on “terminal leave” by the president following his failure to satisfactorily explain the disappearance of Sokoto who was believed to be a key figure in the Christmas Day bombing of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State.
 
There has also been an upsurge in Boko Haram attacks, with many calling for the head of the police chief as well as a reorganisation of the security agencies. Rather than an outright sack though, Ringim was forced to opt for early retirement, two months ahead of schedule.


A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the move was "first step towards the comprehensive reorganisation and repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force to make it more effective and capable of meeting emerging internal security challenges".


In his place comes an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 12, Bauchi, Alhaji Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, who will act as IG pending confirmation by the Police Service Commission (PSC), the statutory body that deals with promotions and retirements in the force.

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