Buhari shops for new igp

It appears you're referring to the recent development in Nigeria regarding the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

On February 1, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari announced the appointment of Usman Baba Alkali as the new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Mohammed Adamu who had been in office since January 2019.

According to reports, President Buhari made the announcement after consulting with the National Security Adviser, the Minister of Police Affairs, and other relevant stakeholders.

Usman Baba Alkali, a career police officer, has been a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) since 2019. He has also served as the Commissioner of Police in several states, including Kano, Katsina, and Rivers.

The appointment of a new IGP is significant, as it comes at a time when the country is grappling with security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. Many Nigerians are hoping that the new IGP will bring fresh ideas and strategies to address these issues.

Would you like to know more about the new IGP's background or the current security situation in Nigeria?