The composure and professionalism of Mohammed Aminu in the face of assault and provocation by Aforbeat Singer, Seun Kuti, may have paid off as he gets promoted.
Recall, Theliberationnews reported in May that Kuti, as seen seen in a viral video assaulted the police officer, who did not retaliate in any manner.
He was later detained and consequently arraigned for assault. An allegation he claimed he was not guilty of and was granted bail.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said in a statement on Thursday that the officer had been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
A statement by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, said Aminu, despite the assault, exhibited a high level of professionalism.
“Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who trended on social Media where he was seen being assaulted in uniform by one Seun Kuti, was also promoted to ASP I,” Ani said.
At its ongoing 21st plenary meeting, the commission approved the appointment of two Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) and the promotion of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, to the next rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
Ani disclosed that 9,016 unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) were confirmed, while the promotion of 14,052 inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (unconfirmed) was also approved.
“One Inspector Habila Bulus was promoted to ASP II for his gallantry and commitment to duty,” Ani further stated.
It was revealed that Olalaye Falaye, former Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, was promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG).
