ABUJA, (Reuters) – Nigerian President Goodluck
Jonathan has sacked Inspector General of Police Hafiz Ringim and
his six deputies, the presidency said today, a week after
the main suspect in a Christmas Day bomb attack escaped from
police custody.
“President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the
appointment of Mr. Mohammed Abubakar as Acting Inspector General
of Police as a first step towards the comprehensive
reorganisation and repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force,” a
presidency statement said.
“Mr. Abubakar who is currently an Assistant Inspector
General of Police replaces Mr. Hafiz Ringim who proceeds on
terminal leave with effect from today.”
