SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, (THEWILL) – Newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris says he will do everything possible to provide the best service to Nigeria, promising to place emphasis on accountability and integrity.
Speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, he said; “Honestly by collective leadership, the Nigerian police is going to be governed by internationally recognized core values of policing everywhere in the world.
“That is integrity and accountability, respect for diversity, compassion and ensuring that our streets, neighbourhoods and communities remain safe.”
The new Police boss, who was accompanied by his predecessor, Solomon Arase, further averred that “We are going to do everything possible to ensure that we provide the best service to this country.”
Also speaking, Arase enjoined Nigerians to accord the acting IGP the same cooperation he enjoyed while in office.
His words, “I want to formally introduce my successor, AIG Idris Kpotum, he is going to be in acting capacity until confirmation from the police council.
“I want to cease this opportunity to thank Nigerians for the cooperation given me while I serve as inspector-general of police, by extension I want to also appeal to you to give the same support that you gave to me to my successor.
“He is a younger man so I am sure he will be abreast with the contemporary policing issues.”
