President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Musiliu Adeola Kunbi Smith, as new Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Smith will succeed outgoing Mike Okiro in that capacity.

President Buhari also appointed five others as members of the PSC.

Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, read the president’s letter seeking legislative confirmation of the appointment as well as members of the commission.

Details later…