JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Hashimu Argungu chairman Police Service Commission

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, as the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, announced the appointment in a statement on Monday.

Argungu replaces Solomon Arase, a retired Inspector-General of Police, who was appointed to the position by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023.

The statement reads: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

“The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission.

“The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate.

“Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.

“Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect.

“The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation.”