Inspector General of Police (Nigeria)

Inspector General of Police of Nigeria Police Force
Incumbent
Solomon Arase (acting)

since April 21, 2015 (2015-04-21)
Style Mr.
Member of Nigeria Police Council
Residence Louis Edet House Shehu Shagari Way, Central Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Seat 1
Appointer President of Nigeria
Term length 4 years
renewable
Formation 1964
First holder Louis Edet
Website Official Website of NPF

The Inspector General of Police, abbreviated as IGP is the head of the Nigeria Police Force. He is the most senior officer in the police service. The pioneer IGP is Louis Edet and the current IGP is Solomon Arase.

Appointment

The appointed officer is usually a serving officer of the Nigeria Police Force and are often recommended by the Nigeria Police Council to the President of Nigeria, who will send the name to the Senate for confirmation.

Past IGP

References

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