President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP.

The minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this to State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 stating that the appointment was with immediate effect.
He said that the issues of professionalism, competence and years of service were considered before the appointment.
Baba replaces Mohammed Adamu whose tenure ended February 4, 2021 and was extended by the president.