Mr. Ibrahim Idris has been confirmed as the
Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the
decision made yesterday in Abuja.
Mr. Idris was confirmed as the substantive IGP
by the Council of State, on Wednesday,
September 7, 2016, at the State House, in Abuja.

This is second Council Of State meeting under
President Muhammadu Buhari, after the first
meeting was held on October 21, 2015.
IGP Idris’ confirmation is coming barely four
months after President Buhari elevated him
from an Assistant Inspector General of Police, to
the Acting IGP, following the retirement of his
predecessor, IGP Solomon Arase from service.