Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai is set to battle the State Police Commissioner.

El-Rufai has now filed a petition with the Police Service Commission (PSC), accusing the state’s Commissioner of Police and other senior officers of misconduct and abuse of office.

The letter titled: “Re: Unprofessional Conduct, Abuse Of Office And Serial Violations Of The Police Act 2020 And Regulations By The Commissioner And Some Officers Of The Kaduna State Command”, reads in part:

“I am writing as a citizen of Nigeria and former governor of Kaduna State to formally lodge this complaint and demand an immediate, impartial, and exhaustive investigation into the unlawful and unconstitutional conduct of the Commissioner of Police (“the Commissioner”) and some officers of the Kaduna State Police Command.”

“This will assist the Police Service Commission (“the Commission”) in discharging its functions under the Constitution and section 6(1)(a) to (e) of the Commission’s enabling Act of 2001.”

“I submit this petition with a profound sense of responsibility as a citizen of Nigeria and a public servant who has served our nation at national and subnational levels, including dedicating eight years to improving Kaduna State for all its residents.”

“I am motivated by concern for the Nigerian Police Force, which, despite its challenges, remains the primary law enforcement institution in the country.”

“It is the duty of all citizens not only to support it but also to ensure that the Commission can exercise its regulatory powers to enforce discipline and promote ethical conduct among all police officers.”