I came in at a very challenging time – IGP Usman Akali Baba

Usman Alkali Baba, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP) has stated that he came at a very challenging time but promised to work on improving the Nation’s security from where his predecessor has left it.

It was reported yesterday that President Buhari appointed Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector General of Police after he sacked Mohammed Adamu, the previous Inspector General of Police.

Mohammed handed over to  Usman Baba the Acting Inspector General  on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja

Speaking after the ceremony, Baba said Nigerians should expect an improvement in the security situation in the country.

Baba said the police have tried their best in securing the country, “but it’s not enough”.

“You will see improvement on where my predecessor has left. I came in at a very challenging time. I know it. I recognize it and I will work on how to improve from where my predecessor has left,” he said.

“I have been a member of the management team. We have tried to do our best, but it’s not enough. There is room for improvement.

“Nigerians should expect improvement on the security situation. And Nigerians should also collaborate and cooperate with us. With all the inadequacies we have, we still require everybody to be part of policing in this country.”

Baba promised to build a police force that will protect human rights, adding that he is mindful of the yearnings of Nigerians.

“Much as the challenge of leading the force to address these threats in the shortest possible time frame, restore security order, and return our beloved nation to the path of national unity may appear daunting, I am inspired by the fact that from my extensive years of service, I can confidently say that the Nigeria police is endowed with some of the finest, courageous and patriotic officers who, undoubtedly, shall support me to advance the internal security vision of Mr. President.”

“I am also encouraged by the fact that the outgoing IGP has laid a solid foundation and entrenched a culture of professional efficiency in the Force. These will stimulate me in my capacity as the new acting IGP, to strengthen our strategies and provide the requisite leadership that will change the narratives in relation to our operational approach to the current security threats,” he said.