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Chairman of Police Service Commission, Smith resigns

Alhaji Musiliu Smith, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has resigned from his position on health grounds.

Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Spokesman of PSC confirmed Smith’s resignation on Thursday in Abuja, saying an official statement would soon be issued by the commission on the matter.

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Meanwhile, a source at the commission disclosed that Smith had earlier written notice of resignation to President Muhammad Buhari and that the notice has been approved.

According to the source, with the resignation, Smith is expected to hand over to Justice Clara Ogunbiyi retired, representing the judiciary at the commission.

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