But the Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun, has just been sacked over allegations of corruption?
The government did not tell us that it removed him for corrupt practices. It said Balogun was retiring and going on terminal leave. And the president thanked him for a job well done. So, from the point of view of the government, we have not heard anything – that Balogun was removed because of corrupt practices. No such things. It is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), we are told, that made a comment that it would nail him for corrupt practices. And, as you know, Tunji Abayomi, his lawyer, came out to say, if you are investigating, investigate first. And, I agree with that. Investigate first before you come to the public. Why the hurry? If he has been investigated and the EFCC has the facts, and Balogun is going for trial, then it won’t be a retirement again. If he goes on trial and is found guilty, he should be dismissed. But you had already retired him with full benefits, thanked him for a service well done. Then the next day, we hear that he was actually retired for
