The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has promised to re-organise the force for efficiency and effectiveness to adequately tackle the prevailing security challenges besetting the nation. Adamu gave the assurance yesterday after being confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council during a meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. The top cop was appointed Acting IGP on January 15,2019 to succeed Ibrahim Idris who retired after attaining the mandatory age of 60 years. Addressing State House Correspondents after the meeting, Adamu said he briefed the Council on the security situation in the country and the efforts being made to address the crisis. He said: “I was ushered in and I briefed the Council on the security situation in the country and the efforts we are putting in place or have put in place to address the challenges.

Source: The Guardian May 24, 2019 04:21 UTC