Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abubakar Adamu Mohammed Lafia has been named as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IG).
Adamu succeeded Ibrahim Idris, Leading up to the development, rumour was rife that President Muhammadu Buhari was considering extending Idris’ tenure despite attaining the statutory 35 years in service. Despite being in the realm of speculation, it was however met with virulent attack from the opposition.
Adamu, according to reports, was selected by the president among three names submitted to him after weeks of shopping for Idris’ replacement.
An insight into the new Sherriff’s career revealed that he is a course mate of Force Secretary AIG Taiwo Lakanu and former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss Ibrahim Lamorde.
Until his appointment, the Lafia, Nasarawa State-born Adamu was serving at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
It was gathered that the officer like his predecessor spent many years working with the United Nations (UN) and the International Police (INTERPOL), will be officially announced today (Tuesday).
He once served as Deputy Commissioner in Ekiti State Command, among other postings.
