Police IG, Mr. Hafiz Ringim Tenders Resignation Letter And AIG Takes Over Immediately!

In a surprise twist earlier today the inspector general of Police Mr. Hafiz Ringim tendered a resignation letter and is effective immediately. Six DIG's have also been forced to resign. AIG M.D Abubakar is the new Police IG.

Speculations that Ringim might leave his office heightened after the IG was issued a query asking him to explain the escape of Boko Haram suspect, Mr. Kabir Sokoto who is allegedly the mastermind behind the Christmas Day bomb blast at the St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger State. He escaped from Police custody last Monday, 24 hours after his arrest.

Many notable Nigerians and activists have called on President Goodluck to sack the IG. It appears that Ringim has honourably decided to resign due to the heightening pressure on the President and himself.

As at the moment of this report, Kabir Sokoto, the Boko Haram suspect has not been found.

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