Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Serving as AIG Zone 2, not my birthright – Ali

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, Mr. Abdulmajid Ali, yesterday, distanced himself from reports making the wave that he was not too happy with his recent re-deployment by the police hierarchy.

According to Ali, who fumed over the report, attributed to him, he had no reason to complain since posting and transfer were part and parcel of policing. 
The reports alleged that some policemen, working at Zone 2, were protesting his transfer, especially since he had not spent up to three months there. Ali was transferred last week. The incoming is Kayode Aderanti, former Commissioner of Lagos State, now and an AIG.
Ali said:  “Transfer is part of police duty which I’m bound to obey. My posting to Zone 2 was a privilege and not my birthright. In my 30 years in service, I have served in many capacities assigned to me without complaint. I have served very well in all the six geo-political zones in the country without blemish.  I have a great respect for our Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris and confidence in his management team.  I’m loyal and remain committed to the constituted authority in the force and cannot protest against decisions which I know must be in the best interest of the force and the country at large. There is no belabouring the fact that our IGP is honestly committed and dedicated to the good ideals that will propel the force to greater heights. It will be unfair for anybody to ascribe to him, acts inimical to the growth of the force.”
Recall that the AIG Ali was recently re-deployed to the Force headquarters, Abuja, barely two months after he assumed duties in Zone 2 comprising Lagos and Ogun States. 
Similarly, Police authorities in Abuja also debunked the report alleging that the recent transfer carried out by the IGP, was done to witch hunt some officers.  
According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Don Awuna, transfers and postings within the police force is routine exercise.

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