Onovo hands over post to Ringim
On Monday, Ogbonna
Onovo, former Inspector-General of police, formally handed over his
office to incoming inspector, Hafiz Ringim, at the Nigeria Police Force
headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking to
officers in an emotion-laden voice, the former police boss noted his
successes, especially in the security for the elections that took place
in Edo, Ekiti and Anambra States, and the FIFA under-17 football
championship.
The ousted
Inspector-General, who was dressed in mufti, admitted that the attacks
by the fanatical group, Boko Haram, defined his brief tenure.
“It was indeed and
truly a turbulent one year and one month which started with Boko Haram
and ended with Boko Haram,” he said. “If you recall, barely some few
hours after I was appointed, the Boko Haram struck in Maiduguri. With
other challenges, we gave it our best shot.” In his own remarks, Mr
Ringim warned officers that the battle for our nation’s security had
just begun.
“Our mandate is being threatened by violent crimes like kidnapping
and armed robbery,” he said. “In the days ahead, the political contest
will commence in earnest. All these tough challenges will test our
resilience and resourcefulness as law enforcement officers.” Mr Ringim
promised to continue the reforms of the force and vowed “a strong,
motivated and mobile police organisation that meets the safety and
security needs of Nigerians.”
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