President Magufuli rescinds IGP Mangu appointment

Magufuli Drops Mangu, Appoints Sirro New IGP

President John Magufuli has revoked Ernest Mangu appointment as Inspector General of Police (IGP) and appointed Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander, Commissioner of Police (CP) Simon Sirro, the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Mr Sirro takes over from CP Ernest Mangu who, according to a statement by Directorate of Presidential communication in Dar es Salaam, will be assigned other duties.

There was no mention on the reasons behind the changes at the helm of the police force but speculations link the exit of IGP Mangu to the spate of killings of police officers and CCM leaders in Coast region. Several police officers and the ruling party leaders have already died in the hands of unknown people whose motive behind the assassinations remains mysterious, as well.