President Muhammadu Buhari has named Mohammed Adamu as acting inspector-general of police (IGP).

Buhari announced Adamu’s appointment at a ceremony in Aso Rock and decorating him with a new rank.

Until his appointment, Adamu was an assistant inspector-general of police.

The acting IGP succeeds Ibrahim Idris who retired after clocking the mandatory 35 years in service.

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