President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, as acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Alkali Baba replaces the IGP, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu.
Buhari had on February 4 extended the tenure of Adamu as IGP for three months.
Adamu, who is in Owerri, the Imo State capital, to inspect the damaged police headquarters, heard the news in the South-East state.
Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed the development to State House correspondents on Tuesday, reiterated the determination of the Federal Government to rid the nation of criminal elements.
