8 Things You Need To Know About The New IGP Usman Alkali Baba
Afnews Editor
Apr 06, 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday announced DIG Usman Alkali Baba as acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
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According to the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, the appointment takes immediate effect.
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The Yobe born Police chief has held several strategic positions in the past.
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Here are few things to know about the acting IGP:
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1. Usman Alkali was born on 1st March, 1963.
2. He hails from Geidam in Yobe State and has had meritorious years in the force.
3. He has also served in various capacities such as DIG Force CID and was also the Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
4. He has served in various commands including Kaduna as the Deputy Commissioner, Administration; He was in FCT as the Deputy Commissioner, Investigation and was also in the staff college as a directing staff.
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5. He was in Ilorin as an Area Commander. He was the second-in-command in Ebonyi, He was also an Assistant Commissioner, CID in Kaduna and before then was DPO (Divisional Police Officer) in various places like Yola, Gombe, Kaduna, and Jos.
6. He holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) Degree from the University of Maiduguri, Borno State 1997 and a BA (ED) Political Science from Bayero University, Kano State as well as Professional Courses/Workshop Institution.
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7. Alkali was a member of Course 22/2014 2014, National Defence College (NDC)
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8. He is a member of the International Association of Police and also a fellow of the International War College.
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