PHOTOS: Buhari formally names Adamu acting IGP, decorates him with new rank

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially named Mohammed Adamu as acting inspector-general of police, decorating him with a new rank.

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

The President made the appointment following the retirement of the outgoing police boss, Mr Ibrahim Idris.

This was disclosed on Tuesday after Idris and Abubakar met with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The outgoing police boss took over from former IGP Solomon Arase in March 2016 following his appointment by the President.

Mr Mohammed’s appointment finally brings to an end to the controversy surrounding the retirement of Mr Idris as there were speculations that President Buhari might extend his tenure.