The Police Service Commission has approved the retirement of 21 Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) of Police who were senior to the new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Idris Ibrahim, before his appointment.

A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Commission Ikechukwu Ani said the affected AIGs‎ are‎ Bala A Hassan‎, Yahaya Garba Ardo, Irmiya F Yarima, Danladi Y Mshebwala and Tambari Y. Mohammed

They also include: Bala Magaji Nasarawa, ‎Musa Abdulsalam, Adisa Bolanta, Mohammed J Gana, Umaru Abubakar Manko, Lawal Tanko, Olufemi A. Adenike and Johson A Ogunsakin

Others are: Adenrele T. Shinaba, James O. Caulcrick, Olufefemi David Ogumbayode, Edgar T Nanakumo, Kalafite H. Adeyemi, Patrick D Dokumor, Mbu Joseph Mbu and Sabo Ibrahim Ringim.

Ani said Chairman of the Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro, congratulated the affected officers for their meritorious service to the nation and wished them well in their new endeavours. (Daily Trust)

•Photo shows PSC Chairman, Sir Mike Okiro.