Following his retirement, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, was promoted to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).
Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Police Affairs, stated this during a weekly ministerial briefing hosted by the Presidential Communication team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) approved the former EFCC boss’s promotion on Monday, just days before he was set to retire from the force at the age of 60 on May 5, 2022.
Salami had since completed its report, in which it recommended Magu’s retirement in 2020.
When asked why he was promoted, the Minister stated that the PSC, which is under the Presidency, was responsible for providing the answer.
However, he confirmed that Magu has already retired, noting that his retirement will not exempt him from disciplinary action if necessary.