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Buhari extends tenure of IG Adamu

The decision was announced by police affairs minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi at the State House on Thursday.

• February 4, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu for three months.

The decision was announced by police affairs minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi at the State House on Thursday. The development came days after Mr. Adamu’s was supposed to retire from service.

Details shortly.

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