Tinubu fires Arase, appoints retired DIG Argungu as PSC Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the appointment of Hashimu Argungu, retired Deputy Inspector Common of Police (DIG) because the Chairman of the Police Service Fee (PSC).

Together with his appointment, Solomon Arase, retired Inspector Common of Police (IGP) has been sacked from his place as PSC chairman.

Arase was appointed Chairman, PSC in January 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

That is contained in a press release issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday.

The assertion stated Tinubu additionally authorized the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Fee.

The appointments are topic to affirmation by the Senate.

“Different members of the Police Service Fee shall be appointed sooner or later.

“Moreover, the President has authorized the appointment of Mohammed Sheidu because the Government Secretary of the Nigeria Police Belief Fund (NPTF) with speedy impact,” Ngelale stated.

Based on Ngelale, Tinubu anticipated absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal within the discharge of those essential features for the general wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation.

Argungu was born on tenth July, 1957. He joined the Nigeria Police Pressure as Cadet ASP in 1984 and retired in 2016 with a rank of Deputy Inspector Common of Police (DIG). His expertise spans over 32 years in Policing and Safety Work.

Academically, he has Masters of Legal guidelines (LL.M), Barrister at Legal guidelines (B.L), Bachelor of Legislation (LL.B), Bachelor of Arts Training (B.A.ED), Nigeria Certificates in Training (N.C.E) and Grade II Lecturers’ Certificates.

He has attended and took part in a number of programs equivalent to; Coverage and Strategic Research at NIPSS, Kuru Jos, Worldwide Banking Laundering Course at Federal Legislation Enforcement Coaching Centre, Gaborone Bostwana, Public Corruption Certificates Course U.S.A. Division of Justice, Increased Administration Certificates Course, ASCON, Lagos and Superior Detective Course, Police Employees School, Jos.