The Nigeria Police Force top hierarchy has suspended Assistant Inspector General of Police (ΑIG) Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia from duty with effect from January 9, 2025.
This was contained in a wireless message signed by the Force Secretary and addressed to all departments, units and commands in which it warned Shuaya’u to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension pending the determination of his case by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC).
The wireless message titled; “Suspension and Interdiction AP. NΟ. 41804 ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia,’ the police high command noted that the decision of the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM), and communicated in its letter dated January 9, 2025 and in accordance with PSR 100406, 2021 as amended.
The police high command further directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police Budget and Payment to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to stop the salary of Shuaya’u with immediate effect.
The communication dated January 10, 2025 with Ref: AP:41804/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.IV/3 read in part: “Suspension and interdiction X AP. NΟ. 41804 ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia X the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM) in its letter No. PSC/CHR/IGP/VOL.5/018 dated 9th January 2025 X in accordance with PSR 100406, 2021 as amended.
It therefore warned Shuaya’u to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension accordingly pending the determination of his case by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC).
AIG Shuaya’u assumed office as the AIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau, Force Headquarters, Abuja, in February 2023.
…Sourc: Sahara Reporters
