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Tinubu sacks Arase as chairman police service commission, appoints replacement

“The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate,” the statement said.

• June 10, 2024
Solomon Arase
Solomon Arase [Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission.

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.

Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mohammed Sheidu as the executive secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect.

The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

June 10, 2024

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