President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in former Inspector General of Police
Solomon Arase (rtd.) as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission
(PSC).
The new PSC boss took the oath of office this morning at the Council Chamber
before the commencement of yesterday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC)
meeting, two months after being confirmed by the Senate.
Arase who retired in 2016, was the 18th indigenous IGP; (between April 2015
and June 2016) and has served in various capacities including as Head of the
Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau.
In an interview, Arase had promised to prioritize the welfare of officers and men
of the Nigerian Police Force.