Rivers emergency rule: IGP moves top police officer after comments on Tinubu's action

• The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly transferred AIG Usaini Gumel from Zone 7, Abuja, to Community Policing, Research, and Planning
• The transportation allegedly followed Gumel’s remarks questioning the constitutionality of the authorities of exigency successful Rivers authorities and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara
• Meanwhile, reports elaborate that AIG Mobolaji Victor Olaiya was appointed arsenic Gumel's replacement aforesaid time the apical serviceman was transferred

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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly transferred the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) successful complaint of Zone 7 Abuja, Usaini Gumel, to Community Policing, Research and Planning.

Inspector-General of Police transfers AIG Usaini Gumel amid Rivers exigency rule, Fubara’s suspension. Photo credit: Nigeria Police Force, Sir Siminalayi Fubara
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IGP took this determination against Gumel aft helium allegedly described the declaration of a authorities of exigency successful Rivers authorities and the suspension of Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara arsenic unconstitutional.

Legit.ng recalls that Tinubu, connected March 18, declared a state of emergency successful the oil-rich state, suspending Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the authorities lawmakers for an archetypal play of six months.

The president cited the onslaught connected the lipid pipeline and the protracted governmental situation successful the authorities triggered by the feud betwixt Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, arsenic reasons for his action.

Ibok-Ete Ibas, was appointed and sworn successful arsenic the sole head for the state.

However, insiders alleged that Mr Gumel expressed his opinion astir the declaration of authorities of exigency casually successful his bureau during an informal speech with immoderate of his colleagues, but 1 of them betrayed his spot and reported him to the IGP.

AIG Usaini Gumel's transportation sparks controversy

AIG Gumel's latest transportation sparks caller interest successful the polity. Photo credit: Kano authorities constabulary command
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According to a study publised by Daily Nigerian connected Friday, April 4, Mr Gumel, who reportedly assumed work astatine Zone 7, Abuja connected February 19, was not formally queried oregon asked to respond to the allegations earlier the transfer.

“The IG was swift. Gumel allegedly made the remark connected 29th March, 2025, and connected the aforesaid day, the IG ordered the unit caput to transportation him to Community Policing. The authoritative wireless awesome was issued the pursuing day,” said an wrong source.

Daily Nigerian besides reported that Mr Gumel was instantly replaced by AIG Mobolaji Victor Olaiya successful a awesome dated March 30, 2025.

The posting, Daily Nigerian said, was viewed arsenic a “severe punishment” to immoderate elder constabulary serviceman who is not successful the IGP’s bully books.

While Zone 7, which oversees Nigeria’s FCT and Niger state, is viewed arsenic a strategical and “lucrative” beat, assemblage policing, probe and readying is considered to beryllium a “punitive beat”.

As of the clip of filling this report, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, is yet to respond to the improvement oregon merchandise an authoritative connection concerning the matter.

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• Explainer: What is simply a authorities of emergency, and what volition hap successful Rivers authorities now?
• “Jonathan, Soyinka criticised Tinubu”: 5 things that person happened since the authorities of exigency successful Rivers

Ibas announces caller 2025 fund aft Fubara's suspension

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers state, has announced preparations for the 2025 authorities budget.

He mentioned that his medication volition prioritise healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and occupation creation.

Ibas spoke connected Thursday erstwhile helium played big to the delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, astatine Government House, Port Harcourt.

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Source: Legit.ng