The court’s reprieve halted any likelihood of IGP Usman Baba being jailed for three months.
The money was from the IGP’s Family Welfare Insurance Scheme initiated to provide succour for families of deceased police officers who died in active service.
The police chief further urged the personnel to remain non-political, diligent and firm and avoid being sentimental while discharging their duty.
Patrick Okoli was in 1992 unlawfully retired by the Police Service Commission (PSC), then known as the Police Council.
IGP Usman Baba had directed the beefing up of INEC offices across the country, following the recent destruction of INEC assets by unknown hoodlums.
The IGP also ordered the arrest of culprits involved in attacking INEC facilities.
IGP Baba has approved new police commissioners for three states and five formations to enhance operational and administrative effectiveness.
“I am not aware of any order. Perhaps it was not addressed to us,” police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi told Peoples Gazette.
The police said the idea was to ensure that its officers were well-suited to professionally discharge policing services before, during and after the 2023 polls.
The IG ordered the activation of all emergency numbers across the country to full capacity for a 24-hour prompt response.
