Nigeria: Acting Inspector Onovo Takes Over As IGP, Promises Continuity

24 July 2009

General of Police, Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo yesterday took over the mantle of leadership of the police force from his predecessor, Mike Okiro with a pledge that the confidence President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and the entire country reposed in him will not be regretted.

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Uba Ringim (r) showing the way to the Former Inspector General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro closely followed by his successor, the Inspector General of Police, Ogbonna Onovo as the former police boss arrived to present the new top cop to officers and the rank and file in an open air ceremony at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida

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