Fourteen months into his assumption of office, crime in the country undoubtedly took a sophisticated and fierce dimension, with the introduction of explosives by Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and the Boko Haram sect, instantly threatening Nigeria’s internal security.
The attack on the Police Headquarters in Abuja utilizing a car bomb also didn’t help Ringim’s image much, portraying the police force as a target waiting for violent attacks. This would lead to the springing up of countless checkpoints around Abuja and other parts of the country. Also, the high degree of armed robbery and kidnapping that shared center-stage with the bombings added to his woes. But the height of what could be described as the Ringim’s challenge remains the escape of high-profile Boko Haram suspect Kabiru Umar, alias Kabir Sokoto.
Whatever is viewed as the reason for his retirement or sacking, the former Inspector-General of Police, said the Nigeria Police Force during his reign witnessed an unprecedented reformation, challenging aspersions cast on him. “As far as I am concerned, I did my best,” he said.
