Sources at the Force headquarter let SaharaReporters know that errors in Abdulyari's true archives feel somewhat wary about the honesty of his administration record.
AIG Shuaya'u Lafia Abdulyari, an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) from Nigeria's North-central region, has been blamed for changing his retirement records to expand his residency in office.
Sources at the Force headquarter let SaharaReporters know that errors in Abdulyari's true archives feel somewhat wary about the honesty of his administration record.
SaharaReporters prior on Friday detailed that the Nigeria Police Force had endorsed the suspension of Abdulyari from obligation with impact from January 9, 2025.
In a remote message addressed to all divisions, units and orders, endorsed by the Force Secretary, the Force headquarter cautioned the official with comply rigorously to the principles and guidelines overseeing the lead of cops on suspension likewise, forthcoming the assurance of his case by the Force Disciplinary committee (FDC).
Titled: "Suspension and Interdiction AP. NΟ. 41804 ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya'u Lafia,’ the police authorities cited the decision of the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM) which was communicated in its letter dated January 9, 2025 and in accordance with PSR 100406, 2021 as amended.
The police authorities further directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police Budget and Payment to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to stop his salary immediately.
"As of November 8, 2017, Yari's retirement date was recorded as January 1, 2025.
"However, on July 11, 2024, his retirement date had shifted to December 31, 2025," the source said.
One more source who talked with SaharaReporters revealed that Abdulyari is certain that the Inspector general of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, won't uncover the anomalies. This conviction, the source added, originates from a culture of quietness encompassing such debates inside the police force.
Nonetheless, further examination of Abdulyari's administration history uncovered that during his residency as Delegate Chief of Police (DCP) in 2017, under then-Examiner General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, he absented himself from obligation between July 18 and October 23, 2017.
"Therefore, he went against the Public Service Rules of Nigeria 2008 Sections 030301(m), 030301(o), 30402(e), 030402(t), 030402(w), which bordered with absent from duty without leave, insubordination, refusal to take or carry out lawful instruction from superior officer, sabotage, and any other act becoming of a public officer in accordance to Public Service Rules of Nigeria 2008 as amended.
"This contravenes Nigeria’s Public Service Rules, which mandate strict adherence to duty schedules.
"Despite receiving an official query dated October 20, 2017, from the Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, regarding his absence, Yari allegedly ignored the directive without consequence," the source stated.
SaharaReporters accumulated that the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) maneuvered the date of his entrance toward the Nigeria Police Power to dishonestly broaden his administration history, an intentional demonstration pointed toward sabotaging the respectability of the power.
The Nigeria Police Staff Records stated that the aggressive AIG controlled the date on his entrance history to mistakenly mirror a more extended help history with the Nigeria Police Force in a conscious demonstration of duplicity to sabotage the trustworthiness of the Nigeria Police Force.
SaharaReporters discovered that similar AIG, Abdulyari, has been engaged with a few debates in his bid to turn into the Monitor General of Police.
Meanwhile, in accordance with Rule 030302 of the Public Service Rules (2008, as amended), a source told SaharaReporters that Abdulyari failed to provide explanations, in quadruplicate copies, within 48 hours regarding his conduct.
"Consequently, his actions were not reported to the then Inspector General of Police for appropriate sanctions, leading to his suspension by the Police Service Commission on November 14, 2017.
A source from the police headquarter let SaharaReporters know that AIG Abdulyari has been campaigning the Police Administration Commission to give him a delicate arriving as a request from a NGO, Honesty Youth Coalition, is truly giving him restless evenings.
The source said, “The AIG is really preparing to be the next DIG from the North Central after several changes in his entry and retirement records.”
"I only hope IGP Egbetokun will maintain professionalism and an unbiased stand on this AIG Yari,” the source added.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Integrity Youth Alliance, Danjuma Lamido, told SaharaReporters: “It is important to note that Force Entrant is a scheme by the Nigeria Police Force designed to upgrade deserving officers with the requisite educational qualifications to a higher cadre.
"This is done following a brief training period at the Police Academy or any approved Police College. As such, it does not constitute a fresh appointment.”
According to Danjuma, “Essentially, this implies that the service duration of such officers continues counting and does not automatically restart.
“Therefore, according to the Public Service Rules (7 Rule 020810 of Chapter Two), AIG Abdul Yari, having served in the public service and received salaries as required by law, cannot remain in service beyond the legally permitted period.”
Danjuma noted that this deliberate act of deception not only undermines the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force but also calls into question the credibility of the information provided by all police personnel.
The group called on the Inspector General of Police to enforce the Public Service Rules; 7 Rule 020810 of Chapter two (2) of the Public Service Rules (PSR) (i) The compulsory retirement age for all grades in the Service shall be 60 years or 35 years of pensionable service whichever is earlier. (ii) No officer shall be allowed to remain in service after attaining the retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of pensionable service, whichever is earlier.
“We trust the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun will maintain a culture of honesty and transparency within the Nigeria Police, and instances of dishonest behaviour must be dealt with promptly and decisively," Danjuma added.
In any case, the ongoing DIG from the North Focal, Ari Mohammed Ali, supplanted DIG Ede Ayuba, who resigned on October 21, 2024 from the Nigeria police.
Endeavors by SaharaReporters to contact the Force Public relation officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, were fruitless as he neither addressed his calls nor answered messages shipped off him.
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