Pres. Jonathan Approves Acting GIP Appointment

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Abubakar as acting inspector general of police as a first step towards the comprehensive reorganization and repositioning of the Nigeria police force to make it more effective and capable of meeting emerging internal security challenges. 

Mr. Abubakar who is currently an assistant inspector general of police replaces Mr. Hafiz Ringim who proceeds on terminal leave with effect from today, January 25 - 2012. 

President Jonathan has also approved the retirement of all deputy inspectors general of police with immediate effect. The president has also established a special committee to oversee the urgent reorganization of the Nigeria Police Force. 

The committee is to be chaired by the chairman of the police service Commission, Mr. Parry Osayande, a retired DIG.