Interim police chief Baba meets Buhari in private
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
The interim I-G was officially presented to President Buhari by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi.
The president had announced the appointment of Mr Baba, while in London, via Mr Dingyadi.
The announcement of Mr Baba has so far generated controversy as it runs afoul of the provisions of the new Police Act signed recently by Mr Buhari.
NAN observed that the new I-G was among the dignitaries at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Thursday to welcome the president, who returned home after 16 days medical check-up in London.
Speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the meeting with the president, the new acting I-G said he was in the villa for formal introduction to the president.
“My Minister brought me to the president for an introduction and he has introduced me to him.
“I also thanked the president for giving me the opportunity to serve Nigeria in acting capacity as Inspector General of Police. I have also promised to do my best to change the narrative as far as internal security is concerned in the country.
“I’m coming back for a full brief,’’ he said.
On his part, Mr Dingyadi gave assurance that measures had been put in place to provide adequate equipment and trainings aimed at boosting the morale of the Police personnel in the country.
(NAN)
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