A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has expressed sadness over the retirement of Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba from the Nigeria Police Force.
Reacting to the development, Yesufu, in a post on her X handle, said she was saddened by Mba’s retirement and criticised what she described as nepotism and tribalism among top government officials.
“I am so saddened about the retirement of DIG Frank Mba! An officer with so much to offer to the nation, most especially the police force that desperately needs overhauling!” she wrote.
She further questioned the country’s capacity to tackle insecurity under such circumstances.
“How do we fight terrorism when we have turned our security architecture into a joke!
“When nepotism, tribalism and lack of merit is the order of the day terrorists will have the upper hand!” she added.
Politics Nigeria earlier reported that Mba, alongside several other senior officers, would be retiring from the force following recent leadership changes within the police hierarchy.
The development follows the exit of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the subsequent confirmation of Tunji Disu as the new police chief, a transition that has reportedly placed some senior officers on the retirement list.