Police commissioners, others storm Abuja, lobby new IG

Hundreds of Police commissioners, deputy commissioners and
assistant Police commissioners have stormed the Force Headquarters
to lobby the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed
Adamu, PUNCH reports.

Our correspondent learnt that with most of the deputy
inspectors-general leaving the service, vacancies will be created
in the system, with some CPs and AIGs getting accelerated
promotions.

Some departments regarded as ‘juicy’ include the administration
and finance, housing, as well as procurement.

Some of the most sought-after postings among Police
commissioners and senior officers include: Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa,
Akwa Ibom, FCT, Police Mobile Force, oil protection units and
foreign missions attaché.

There is also expected to be some reshuffling soon ahead of next
month’s elections.

Some states are also considered to be ‘juicy’ during election
seasons.

A CP who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of
anonymity, however, said they were only coming to pay homage to the
new IG and not necessarily to lobby for juicy positions.

He said, “I am here to pay homage to my new boss and pledge my
loyalty. I am not here to lobby anybody.”