The Council of State, made up of the present and past Presidents of Nigeria, governors of the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, as well as other relevant national leaders, has confirmed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, as Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police.
Idris, a longtime Police veteran of over three decades, has been holding the post in acting position. His name was presented by the Police Board.
The Inspector-General, who hails from Kutigi, Lavun in Niger State, was born on 15th of January 1959, and was enlisted into the Nigerian Police Force in 1984, after graduating from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture. He also holds a degree in Law from the University of Maiduguri.
The IGP has served in various commands and formations in the Nigerian Police Force, working in the Police Mobile Force for 17 years as Unit Commander, Squadron Commander, and Commandant. He served as Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa and Kano States and was also the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Mobile Force at the Force Headquarters.
He was also at the United Nations Mission in Liberia and East Timor and was awarded “Medal of Merit” by the President of the Republic of East Timor in recognition of his service. [myad]
