Buhari Appoints Ibrahim Kpotum Idris As Nigeria's Inspector General Of Police

President Muhammadu Buhari will announce a former Kano State Police Commissioner, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as the new acting Inspector General of Police. Mr. Idris is an Assistant Inspector General of Police who once led the Kano state police command.

Idris will replace Solomon Arase, who retires from the police force today. The President is currently meeting with the new IGP for a presidential briefing.

Ibrahim Kpotun IdrisPres. Buhari, outgoing IGP Solomon Arase and new Acting Inspector General of Police Mr Ibrahim Kpotun IdrisBayo Omoboriowo/State HousePres. Buhari, outgoing IGP Solomon Arase, Chief of Staff Abba Kyari and new Acting Inspector General of Police Mr Ibrahim Kpotun IdrisBayo Omoboriowo/State House