Police Headquarters Suspends AIG Lafia Abduyari, Stops His Salary Amidst Forgery Allegations
The Nigeria Police Force has approved the suspension of an Assistant Inspector General of Police, ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya'u Lafia, from duty with effect from January 9, 2025.
The suspension was communicated in a wireless message signed by the Force Secretary, and addressed to all police departments, units and commands.
The Force Headquarters warned the senior officer to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension accordingly, pending the determination of his case by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC).
The directive titled: "Suspension and Interdiction AP. NΟ. 41804 ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya'u Lafia,’ cited the decision of the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM) which was communicated in its letter dated January 9, 2025.
The police authorities further directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police Budget and Payment to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to stop his salary immediately.
The communication partly read: “Suspension and interdiction X AP.NΟ. 41804 ΑIG Abduyari Shuaya'u Lafia X the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM) in its letter No. PSC/CHR/IGP/VOL.5/018 dated 9th January 2025 X in accordance with PSR 100406, 2021 as amended x has approved the suspension of the above named officer from duty with effect from 9/01/2025 X warn the officer to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension accordingly x pending the determination of his case by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) X AIGPOL BUDGET/PAYMECH all states only x ensure appropriate step is taken to stop his salary X treat as very important x please.”
Lafia assumed office as the AIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau, Force Headquarters, Abuja, in February 2023.
Reports alleged that he has been accused of altering his retirement records to extend his tenure in office.
Sources at the Force Headquarters reportedly disclosed that discrepancies in Abdulyari's official documents have raised doubts about the integrity of his service record.