Buhari appoint new igp

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria!

On February 1, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Usman Alkali Baba as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria. Baba replaced Mohammed Adamu, who had been in office since January 2019.

Usman Alkali Baba, a career police officer, was born in 1963 and hails from Gombe State, Nigeria. He has served in various capacities within the Nigeria Police Force, including as the Commissioner of Police in several states, including Gombe, Taraba, and Rivers.

The appointment of Baba as IGP was announced by the President through a statement issued by the Office of the President. The statement noted that Baba's appointment was in line with the provisions of the Police Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

As IGP, Baba is expected to lead the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining law and order, combating crime, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens across the country.