Emir of Kano, His Royal Majesty, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has urged Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, to strengthen his resolve to fight various crimes in the country.

In his letter of congratulations to Ibrahim Idris on his recent appointment as the Inspector-General of Police, Emir Sanusi II said he received with great pleasure the news of the appointment and therefore wished to congratulate him on this lofty appointment.

Emir Sanusi II said though the appointment came at a very difficult time in the history of the nation with several security challenges, he has a firm conviction that with the experience and track record of the newly appointed IGP, he will overcome every stumbling block.

The royal father said: “We are aware of your passion for justice and truth. We are also aware that you have made considerable deposit into the bank of trust among the rank and file of your officers and we pray that these and other outstanding qualities of yours should come to bear as a guiding light in the discharge of this Herculean and crucial national assignment.”

News Express recalls that IGP Ibrahim Idris once served as the Kano State Commissioner of Police.

•Photo shows Emir Sanusi II.