President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Solomon Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Senate. This was disclosed in a letter submitted before the lawmakers at plenary on Tuesday. If confirmed that Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year. Following Smith's resignation, retired judge Clara Ogunbiyi took over as acting governor.
January 24, 2023President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Solomon Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police , as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission .This was disclosed in a letter submitted before the lawmakers at plenary on Tuesday.
Before his appointment as IGP, Arase was head of the topmost intelligence-gathering unit of the Nigeria Police Force, the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau.
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