Buhari decorates new igp
You're referring to the recent decoration of the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria!
On February 1, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari decorated Usman Baba Alkali as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria. The decoration ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
IGP Usman Baba Alkali, a career police officer, took over from Mohammed Adamu, who had been in office since January 2019. The new IGP is expected to lead the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in its efforts to maintain law and order, combat crime, and improve the overall security situation in the country.
The decoration ceremony was attended by top government officials, including the President, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and other dignitaries.
Here's a brief background on IGP Usman Baba Alkali:
- He was born in 1963 in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
- He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1985 and rose through the ranks to become a Commissioner of Police.
- He has held various positions, including Commissioner of Police in several states, including Adamawa, Taraba, and Rivers.
- He was also the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations) before his appointment as IGP.
The decoration of the new IGP is seen as a significant development in Nigeria's security landscape, and many Nigerians are hoping that he will bring about positive changes to the country's policing system.