May 12, 2026

Buhari Decorates Mohammed Adamu as new IGP [Photos]

By Farouk Mohammed

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

Buhari announced Adamu’s appointment at a ceremony in Aso Rock and decorated him with a new rank in the State House.

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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