President Muhammadu Buhari, has sacked the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, Prof Charles Dokubo.

He has also replaced him with Col. Milland Dikio (retd.) as the Interim Administrator of the Programme.

This is according to a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made available to journalists on Thursday.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dikio (retd.) as Interim Administrator (Amnesty Programme) with effect from August 21, 2020.

“This followed the President’s approval of the disengagement of Prof. Charles Dokubo from office as the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme with immediate effect.

“Prof. Dokubo has been directed to hand over all official matters to the most senior officer of the Programme.

“President Buhari appreciated the services of Prof. Dokubo to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and wished him the best in his future endeavours,” the statement reads.