New nigerian inspector general of police
As of January 2022, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of Nigeria is Usman Alkali Baba. He was appointed as the 21st Inspector-General of Police on April 6, 2021, by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Prior to his appointment as IGP, Baba was the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID). He has served in various capacities within the Nigeria Police Force, including as the Commissioner of Police in several states, including Kano, Katsina, and Yobe.
IGP Baba has a reputation for being a no-nonsense and result-oriented police officer, with a focus on tackling crime and improving police-community relations. He has also been involved in various initiatives aimed at modernizing the Nigeria Police Force, including the introduction of new technologies and strategies to combat crime.
Here are some key facts about IGP Usman Alkali Baba:
- Born: 1963
- Hometown: Borno State, Nigeria
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Abuja, Nigeria
- Career: Joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1985; served in various capacities, including as Commissioner of Police in several states and as Deputy Inspector-General of Police
- Appointed IGP: April 6, 2021
- Focus areas: Crime reduction, police-community relations, modernization of the Nigeria Police Force