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BREAKING NEWS: New IGP Speaks, Announces Fresh Plans

Afnews Editor

Apr 07, 2021

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has promised to provide professional and responsible leadership.

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Baba spoke on Wednesday after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo decorated him with his new rank.

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Baba said he was aware of Nigeria's demand for a secured country.

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He expressed readiness to work with citizens in the interest of community safety and national security.

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Baba admitted that Nigeria was experiencing an increasingly complex and pervasive security threat.

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Noting that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other organised crimes were major challenges, the IGP vowed renewed vigour to address the threats.

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Baba declared that the Nigeria Police was endowed with some of the finest, courageous and patriotic officers.

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"I am also encouraged by the fact that the outgoing IG laid a solid foundation and entrenched a culture of professionalism and efficiency.

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"This will stimulate me to strengthen our strategies to our operational approach to the current security threats", he said.

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