Buhari appoints former IGP as chairman Police Service Commission
If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year.
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If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year.
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Solomon Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Senate. This was disclosed in a letter submitted before the lawmakers at plenary on Tuesday. If confirmed that Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year. Following Smith's resignation, retired judge Clara Ogunbiyi took over as acting governor.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the immediate suspension of the suspected killer cop, ASP Drambi Vandi.
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has helped to alleviate the problems facing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).