Mr Alkali, a deputy inspector-general, was appointed on Tuesday to replace Mohammed Adamu.
“Policemen deployed for the celebration are aware of their rules of engagement.”
The bill seeks to establish Zonal Security Advisory Council and State Security Advisory Council to advise on the security challenges facing each zone or state.
Mr Ortom was reportedly attacked on Saturday in his farm at the outskirts of Makurdi, the state capital.
“We strongly call on the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill into law.”
“The court has to rule on the matter before zone 2 can do anything.”
The judge said such an order would be contrary to the provision of the law. “The prayer one is hereby refused,” he ruled.
The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the tenure of the police chief has faced widespread harsh criticisms.
The decision was announced by police affairs minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi at the State House on Thursday.
Peoples Gazette has learnt of a letter asking Mohammed Adamu to remain in office pending the president’s decision on police inspector-general.
