Buhari Queries IGP For Flouting Order

A top Presidency source revealed on Tuesday night that President
Muhammadu Buhari summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP),
Ibrahim Idris, to explain why he flouted the order to relocate to
Benue State to stem the killings blamed on Fulani herdsmen.

It was learnt that the police boss was summoned to the
president’s residence on Tuesday morning.

Buhari was said to have demanded a full report on the Benue till
date which may now decide the IGP’s fate.

According to the source, “Police IG, Idris was the first caller
this morning at the Presidential villa apparently to explain his
flouting of the President’s order to remain in Benue at the height
of the incidence between farmers and herdsmen.

Pres @MBuhari today summoned the Inspector-General of
Police to explain his flouting of the presidential order to remain
in Benue State. The President has also asked for a comprehensive
report on Police Operations in the affected States,after which
further decisions will be made.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 13, 2018

“President Buhari who is believed to have summoned the IG
received him in a private audience.

“The IG left about 30 minutes after without speaking to
anyone.

“It is believed that the president demanded a full report on
police operations till date after which he will make further
decisions.

“There is a renewed resolve to make sure that the killings and
bad security situation in Benue State abates.”

A top Presidency source revealed on Tuesday night that President
Muhammadu Buhari summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP),
Ibrahim Idris, to explain why he flouted the order to relocate to
Benue State to stem the killings blamed on Fulani
herdsmen.

It was learnt that the police boss was summoned to the
president’s residence on Tuesday morning.

Buhari was said to have demanded a full report on the Benue till
date which may now decide the IGP’s fate.

According to the source, “Police IG, Idris was the first caller
this morning at the Presidential villa apparently to explain his
flouting of the President’s order to remain in Benue at the height
of the incidence between farmers and herdsmen.

Pres @MBuhari today summoned the Inspector-General of
Police to explain his flouting of the presidential order to remain
in Benue State. The President has also asked for a comprehensive
report on Police Operations in the affected States,after which
further decisions will be made.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 13, 2018

“President Buhari who is believed to have summoned the IG
received him in a private audience.

“The IG left about 30 minutes after without speaking to
anyone.

“It is believed that the president demanded a full report on
police operations till date after which he will make further
decisions.

“There is a renewed resolve to make sure that the killings and
bad security situation in Benue State abates.”