Police graduates beg IG

Police  graduates   have pleaded with  the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammed  Adamu, to  fulfil his promise to  ensure that they were    upgraded   to  the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police.

In a statement on their behalf by Sergeant  Abdulmajeed Lukeman on Tuesday, the officers   said  they believed that Adamu’s  tenure would  favour them.

The statement read in part, “In December 2015 we passed through screening and examination and we were shortlisted for upgrading to ASP based on  our educational qualifications.

“The examination and the screening were done by the police  authorities  in conjunction with the Police Service Commission in various states and zonal commands. After the screening, 50 successful candidates were shortlisted from each state.

“But our original confidential files, service register and other sensitive documents have been in the custody of the Department of Training and Development at   Force Headquarters unattended to.”

They said   Adamu’s appointment lifted their hopes because of  the professionalism he had brought to the force.

The group recalled  the IG  promised  to reform the  force and provide the right leadership.

They said,  “We plead that you revisit the pending the  promotion of these intelligent and focused inspectors, rank and file who strived through hard times to go to school.

“This will motivate other younger officers to improve  themselves educationally for the betterment of the Nigeria Police Force.”