Today, President Muhammadu Buhari sent him his best wishes and also approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu as the successor.
Muhammadu, was an Assistant Commandant-General of the NSCDC before his new appointment.
He is from Muye in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
He holds a B.Sc in Sociology from the University of Sokoto, and a Masters in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.