Mohammed Adamu
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Mohammed Abubakar Adamu (born 17 September 1961) is a Nigerian retired police officer who is formerly the 20th Nigerian inspector-general of police.[1] He was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 15 January 2019[2] replacing Ibrahim Kpotun Idris (rtd) of Niger State. Mohammed Adamu hails from Lafia, in Nasarawa State.[3] He was replaced on 6 April 2021 with Usman Alkali Baba.[4]
Mohammed Adamu | |
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20th Inspector-general of police of Nigeria | |
In office 15 January 2019 ā 6 April 2021 | |
Preceded by | Ibrahim Kpotun Idris |
Succeeded by | Usman Alkali Baba |
Personal details | |
Born | Mohammed Abubakar Adamu (1961-09-17) 17 September 1961 (age 62) Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University, University of Portsmouth |
Occupation | Police officer |
Before his appointment as Inspector General of Police, he was an Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Benin City, Edo State and was responsible for the overall management and operations of the NPF Zone 5, comprising Bayelsa, Delta and Edo State police commands.[5]