Transmission transmission, falling in love with police officer — Memories of ex IGP Idris

Ibrahim Idris, outgoing inspector-general of police (IGP), like many public officers, is not bereft of controversies during the discharge of his duties.

The ex-IGP, who clocked 60 on Tuesday, has made news headlines for many reasons — good, bad and ugly. His name is, currently, on many lips and news pages regarding his years of active service.

On Monday, police sources disclosed to TheCable that Adamu Mohammed, a former Enugu state commissioner of police, has been appointed acting inspector-general of police, signalling an end to Idris’ reign.

We take a look at seven of the controversial happenstances since he assumed office, until the time he bowed out of service.

TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION

Idris transmitted waves through headlines when a video of him stuttering surfaced online. The police chief struggled to read an address as he kept repeating “transmission”.

The IGP’s performance got people questioning if he is dyslexic.

While it was obvious that the video was doctored, it was also evident that Idris had a hard time reading the speech as at some point, one of his aides walked up to him to offer help. He also apologised to his audience. This soon became a nickname — transmission, transmission.

IDRIS ‘FALLS IN LOVE’, MARRIES POLICE OFFICER

In October 2017, Isah Misau, senator representing Bauchi central, accused the IGP of having an affair with two policewomen whom he reportedly gave special promotion.

The senator said Idris married one Asta, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), an act which he says contravenes the Police Act.

Misau alleged that the police chief had a secret wedding with Asta because she was “four months pregnant” for him.

But the IGP said no law prevents him from marrying a serving policewoman, and that he is also religiously allowed to marry up to four wives.

The family of the wife also said that the

wedding was done publicly and a marriage certificate was issued.

TheCable fact-checked the allegations and found that Misau’s claim that the marital affair is contrary to the provisions of the Nigeria Police Act is false.