Deputy IGP shortlist completed, says Acryl Sani

 

Acryl Sani Abdullah said that an internal investigation has been opened into allegations of interference by the home minister in the Special Branch.

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have shortlisted candidates to fill the vacancy for the post of deputy inspector-general of police, said inspector-general of police (IGP) Acryl Sani Abdullah.

He added that the police had submitted the list of names to the Police Force Commission (SPP) for consideration.

“SPP will hold discussions with the home minister, the home ministry’s secretary-general and me.

“The position of deputy IGP needs to be expedited to assist me in managing the police force. The SPP meeting will be held to decide on who is the new deputy IGP,” he told Bernama in Bukit Aman today.

Acryl Sani said that the appointment of the deputy IGP is expected to be announced after Hari Raya.

The post of deputy IGP, previously held by Acryl Sani, is currently vacant following his appointment as the new IGP to replace Abdul Hamid Bador, whose service contract ended on May 3.

Previously, among the names mentioned to fill the vacancy based on seniority, were directors of three Bukit Aman departments – director of the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department, Zamri Yahya; director of the Management Department, Ramli Din; and director of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, Razarudin Hussain.

Meanwhile, commenting on Hamid’s revelation on the alleged interference by the home minister in the Special Branch department, Acryl Sani said that an internal investigation on the issue had been opened.

He said that, thus far, the police received six reports nationwide regarding the case, and one of the reports was lodged at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters.

“Currently, the police are in the process of collecting evidence on the allegations, and if necessary we will call the parties involved,” he said.

Acryl Sani said that usually offences relating to abuse of power or corruption would be investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, but the police would still conduct its own investigations.

Recently, the media reported Hamid’s revelation regarding the alleged interference by the home minister in the Special Branch department, for political gain. - FMT