A fresh crisis is brewing in the Nigeria Police Force as eight retired Deputy Inspectors-General prepare for a potential legal battle over their sudden exit from service.
A major shake-up within the Nigeria Police Force has taken a dramatic turn. Eight senior officers who were retired on Friday are reportedly gearing up for a legal showdown. They are not happy with the circumstances surrounding their sudden exit from service.
Among those affected are some very familiar names in the security circle. The list includes the former Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba. Others are Sadiq Idris Abubakar, Sadiq Abubakar, Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi, Adebola Hamzat, Basil Okwuoma Idegwu, Mohammed Gumel, Dankwara Adamu Mohammed, and Funsho Adegboye.
Sources close to the matter reveal that these officers are currently reviewing their options. They believe the process that led to their retirement might not have followed the rule of law.
The main contention is whether the Police Service Commission followed due process regarding their tenure.
The officers are considering heading to court to challenge the decision. They want to establish if the service regulations were truly respected before they were asked to step aside.
This development follows the recent appointment of Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. Traditionally, the appointment of a new IGP often leads to the retirement of senior officers to allow for a new management team.
While the old guard is preparing for a fight, new stars are rising. Seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police have successfully passed their promotion interviews. They are set to be decorated as the new DIGs by IGP Tunji Disu on Monday.
The newly promoted officers include AIG Zacharia Fera Achinyan, AIG Zango Ibrahim Baba, AIG Isyaku Mohammed, and AIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla.
Others are AIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, and AIG Umar Shehu Nadada. DIG Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, who was promoted in February, will also be decorated alongside them.
The new appointments are part of the routine career progression in the Force. However, the potential lawsuit from the retired DIGs suggests that the transition might not be as smooth as expected.
It is worth noting that IGP Disu’s appointment has sparked debate. Born in April 1966, he was due for retirement in less than two months.
However, the amended Police Act allows an IGP to serve a fixed four-year tenure. This legal provision is what keeps him in office until 2030, a privilege his seniors did not enjoy.
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