The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the Commissioner of Police on election duty in Adamawa State, Mohammed Barde, to withdraw from the state with immediate effect.
Let's break down of all the staffing requirements that have been made for the conduct of the election exercise so far.
The federal government in its explanation as to why it extended the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) said that the Police Act 2020 gives the IGP a 4-year tenure which cannot be interrupted by retirement age.
It is unfortunate that the chief enforcer of the law is one who has deliberately refused to comply with the same law.
Political violence manifests in the form of inter-party intolerance and violence
The Nigerian police force has ordered the immediate deployment of security operatives to all schools, hospitals, and critical national infrastructure nationwide.
Usman Alkali Baba will replace Mohammed Adamu whose tenure was extended by 3 months in February by the President.
