Ibrahim Kpotun Idris
Nigerian Inspector General of Police / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ibrahim Idris Kpotun (born 15 January 1959) is a Nigerian police officer and former Inspector General of Police.[1] He was appointed to this position by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 March 2016,[2] serving till his retirement in January 2019.[3] He replaced Solomon Arase, who retired from the police force on 21 June 2016.
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Ibrahim Kpotun Idris | |
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19th Inspector General of Police | |
In office 21 March 2016 ā 6 January 2019 | |
Preceded by | Solomon Arase |
Succeeded by | Mohammed Adamu |
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Born | (1959-01-15) 15 January 1959 (age 65) Kutigi, Lavun, Niger State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University, University of Maiduguri |
Occupation | Police Officer |
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Prior to his appointment, he was an Assistant Inspector General of Police (Operations), FHQ Abuja. He also led the Police Mobile Force as well as the Kano State and Nasarawa State police commands in Nigeria while serving in the rank of Commissioner of Police.[4]