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Breaking: Buhari brings back former IGP
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Inspector-General of Police Musiliu Smith as chairman of the Police Service Commission.
Smith will succeed former IGP Mike Okiro.
Buhari also appointed five others as members of the PSC.
Senate President Bukola Saraki read Buhari’s letter seeking legislative confirmation of the appointment as well as members of the commission.
The PSC is empowered under article 263 of the 2010 Constitution, to administer the bureaucratic aspects of the police.
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