BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Mohammed Adamu As IGP, Ibrahim Idris Bows Out

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Mohammed Adamu as the acting Inspector General of Police.

This was disclosed on Tuesday after outgoing IGP, Ibrahim Idris, and Adamu met with the President inside the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

After the meeting, Adamu thanked President Buhari for appointing him and promised to restrategise to effectively tackle kidnapping and other security challenges in the country.

Mr Adamu’s appointment finally brings to an end the controversy surrounding the retirement of Mr Idris as there were speculations that President Buhari might extend his tenure.

See photos of President Buhari decorating the new IGP below:

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