Joseph Mbu, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, may be transferred from his post, a source at police headquarters in Abuja has informed newsmen. The source said the Commissioner is expected to leave his post at the end of this week. However, the source added that the police hierarchy has made no public announcement of Mr. Mbu’s transfer.
The transfer of the Police Commissioner may not be unconnected with threats by opposition party All Progressives Congress (APC) to block all legislative proposals by Mr. Jonathan until the political crisis believed to be instigated in Rivers State by the President and his wife is resolved.
A police source told newsmen that, barring any last-minute interference by President Jonathan, Mr. Mbu will be sent to the National Institute for Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos as a face-saving measure.
Mr. Mbu has been accused of working to undermine Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State, a political foe to President Jonathan.
