By Fortune Ulu
Uncertainty concerning the continued stay in office of the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu may likely be over soon.
Feelers from the Presidency on Tuesday indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari may have asked Adamu to hand over according to a report by the Nation newspaper.
He completed his 35 years service on Monday.
He was expected to have handed over to the most senior officer at the close of work on Monday, but did not. This led to speculations that he might be granted an extension of service.
On Tuesday, he was at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport to receive President Buhari who returned to Abuja from his hometown Daura.
It was learnt that the IG was told of his fate after President Buhari’s arrival.
A top source said: “The IGP has been asked by the President to handover.
“Adamu was waiting for the presidential directive.
“He may likely handover to the most senior deputy inspector-general of Police. I am aware Adamu was yesterday putting finishing touches to his handover note.”
There were speculations on Tuesday that AIG Zanna Ibrahim might be appointed IGP.
It was learnt that there was jubilation at the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, Tuesday by some officials of the college.
“He is an egghead, we have been jubilating since we heard of the likely choice.
“We have not seen him but his personal assistant came to his office this evening to clear a few things from his desk, “a lecturer said.
Attempts to speak with Zanna on Tuesday were unsuccessful, the Nation reported.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, simply said: “I don’t have any information yet on that (new IGP),” when contacted
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