Usman Baba, the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed that senior police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be withdrawn.
In a letter dated April 15, 2021 and addressed to Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the EFCC, the IGP said senior officers from the rank of chief superintendent of police (CSP) are to be released from the EFCC and report to the force headquarters on Wednesday by 10am.
According to the letter signed by Idowu Owohunwa, principal staff officer to the IGP, the move became imperative in light of the current operational needs of the police force.
“I write to extend the warmest regards of the Inspector-General of Police and to inform the chairman that the Inspector-General of Police has directed the withdrawal of all senior police officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and above attached to your agency,” the letter reads.
“The decision is informed by the current operational requirements of the force. You are accordingly requested to kindly direct the immediate release of the concerned officers who are to collectively report to the undersigned on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 10am for further instructions.
“I am to also request that you avail this office the comprehensive nominal roll of all police personnel attached to the EFCC to include their date of transfer and designations in the agency for the purpose of updating our records.”
The directive comes barely three weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Baba in acting capacity.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
Attacks On Stations Affecting Performance Of Officers, Says IGP
BREAKING: IGP Disbands Police Monitoring Teams In Lagos, Port Harcourt
An airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group has tragically resulted in the bombing of two…
Appeals for peace in the Middle East Calls for release of Israeli hostages Begs for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according…