Kabiru Sokoto: Biu fired

•May go to jail
Following the dramatic elusion of Boko Haram kingpin, Kabiru Sokoto on January 14, 201 2, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Investigations at Zone 7 headquarters, CP Zakari Biu has been dismissed by the Police.
The PSC made this known yesterday after rigorous deliberations on the report of the Force Disciplinary Committee that sat over the matter and the recommendations of the Federal Government Panel set up by the office of the National Security Adviser.
Bius’s dismissal in a statement by PSC took effect February 22, 2012: “The Police Service Commission, after due consideration of the role played by the Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Hassan Zakari Biu, in the escape of the Boko Haram suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, today 22nd February, 2012 approved the dismissal of Mr. Hassan Zakari Biu from the Nigeria Police Force with effect from February 22, 2012”.
However, following his dismissal, the PSC also confirmed the promotion of seven officers to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, and 13 to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General. Those elevated include: Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.
Others who were promoted to the rank of DIGs are: Suleiman Dauda Fakai, Atiku Yusufu Kafur , Emmanuel Kachi Udeoji, Haruna John, Peter Yisa Gana, Marvel Akpoyibo, and Abdurahaman O. Akano.
While those promoted to AIGs are Solomon E. Olusegun, Michael E. Zuokumor, Orubebe Gandhi Ebikeme, Philemon I. Leha, Jonathan Johnson, Dan’azumi Job Doma, Joseph Ibi, Muktari Ibrahim, Suleiman A. Abba, Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe, Saliu Argungu Hashimu, Solomon E. Arase, and David O. Omojola.
Since Biu’s dismissal, sources say ‘he would soon be charged to court for conspiracy and negligence of duty, for allowing a prime suspect of the state put under his care, to escape. According to a reliable insider, therefore, faces a possible jail term if found guilty of the allegations by the court.’