The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, was on Tuesday summoned to the Presidential Villa, Abuja by Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria.
Buhari was said to have seized the opportunity of the meeting to query Idris for flouting his directive that he should relocate to Benue State following the killings recorded in the state.
The meeting was said to have lasted about 30 minutes after which Idris left the Presidential Villa without talking to anybody.
A source in the Presidency told journalists last night, “Police IG, Idris, was the first caller this (Tuesday) morning at the Presidential Villa apparently to explain his flouting of the President’s order to remain in Benue at the height of the clash between farmers and herdsmen.
“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 the President demanded for 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 abate.”
