The Police Council has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as the Inspector General of Police.
Baba was confirmed as new IGP in a meeting of the council which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari Friday.
Recall that on April 6, President Buhari appointed Usman Baba as Acting IGP.
The news of his confirmation was briefed by the Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi, who attended the gathering.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno; Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith; Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.