Former Inspector General of Police of Nigeria (IGP) Musiliu Smith on Thursday resigned as the Chairman Police Service Commission (PSC).
The PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed the resignation of his boss, adding that Smith’s resignation was on health grounds and President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted it.
“Yes he resigned on his own on medical grounds and the President has accepted his resignation.’’
Smith’s resignation could be sequel to age- long disagreement between the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force on recruitment exercises.
Ani explained that the Commission was yet to issue an official statement on Smith’s resignation.
Recall that Smith tenure is scheduled to end on July 2023, and has been in the saddle for over four years.
He was appointed as IGP in May 1999 and retired in March 2002 following a police strike.
Ani said an official statement on his resignation would be issued on Thursday.
