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Typically, retiring IGPs have “pull out” ceremonies on their last day in office.
But sources at the Police Headquarters say there are no such plans yet for the outgoing police boss.
The Police Act, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari last year, pegs the retirement age of police officers at 60 years of age or 35 years of service.
Section 18(8) of the new Act states: “Every police officer shall, on recruitment or appointment, serve in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years or until the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.”
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Hours to Adamu’s statutory retirement day, the Presidency is yet to announce a new inspector general of police or extend the tenure of the current occupant of the office.
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo
Ilorin, Jan. 14, 2020 Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has reiterated the need for traditional rulers to be given constitutional roles in the country.
The governor said that traditional rulers were closer to the grassroots citizens who ought to be engaged with certain things related to the masses.
AbdulRasaq made the call at a one-day sensitisation programme on community policing, organised by the Kwara Police Command
“I have always said that the traditional rulers are the fourth tier of government, their duties encompass all we do in our society
“We have always been grateful to them because I receive calls daily from them on security issues, not just giving information but also curbing civil disturbances like we recently had in Ilesha Baruba