Lagos, March 6, 2026 – SUNTV Global Channel
Eight top-ranking officers of the Nigeria Police Force, including former Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, have officially retired, sources reveal, and are reportedly considering legal action over the terms of their exit.
The affected Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) are: Frank Mba, Sadiq Idris Abubakar, Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi (DIG in charge of Operations), Adebola Hamzat, Basil Okwuoma Idegwu, Mohammed Gumel, Dankwara Adamu Mohammed, and Funsho Adegboye.
Insiders say the retired DIGs are reviewing the circumstances of their retirement and may challenge the decision in court, citing potential breaches of due process and questions over adherence to service regulations governing tenure and retirement within the force.
The retirements follow the appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), a move that reportedly prompted the compulsory exit of several senior officers. Disu’s appointment, less than two months before his own scheduled retirement at age 60, has fueled speculation over political and institutional influences shaping leadership changes within the force.
Meanwhile, the Police Service Commission (PSC) recently screened seven Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) for promotion to DIGs. Those cleared for promotion include AIG Zacharia Fera Achinyan, AIG Zango Ibrahim Baba, AIG Isyaku Mohammed, AIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla, AIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, and AIG Umar Shehu Nadada. Their formal decoration is scheduled for Monday, alongside DIG Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, who was promoted earlier in February.
Observers say the shake-up reflects a longstanding trend in the Nigerian Police Force, where compulsory retirements of senior officers often accompany leadership transitions, sparking controversy and debates over institutional reforms.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments and report on any legal action by the retired DIGs.
