Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abubakar Adamu Mohammed Lafia has been named as acting Inspector-General of Police (IG).

Adamu’s appointment got the blessing of President Muhammadu Buhari, who met with IG Ibrahim Idris, who is expected to bow out of service today after attaining the retirement age of 60.

The appointment came following opposition from some quarters against possible tenure extension for Mr Idris, who has also attained the statutory 35 years in service.

It was gathered that the acting IG was selected by the president among three names submitted to him after weeks of shopping for Idris’ replacement.

Adamu is a course mate of Force Secretary, Mr Taiwo Lakanu and former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde.

Until his appointment, the Lafia, Nasarawa State-born Adamu was serving at National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).

It was gathered that the officer, who, like Idris, spent many years working with United Nations (UN) and International Police (INTERPOL), will be officially announced today (Tuesday).

Confirming the development, a source close to Idris said the decision was taken yesterday.

The source said: “It is true but the announcement has not been made yet. Oga (Idris) retires on Tuesday (today) having clocked 35 years in service. He has done well for the police and brought in many innovations.

“The new IG once served as Deputy Commissioner in Ekiti State Command, among other postings.”

The Nation