The Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of corruption brought against the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

This committee was set up after the point of order was raised by the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isa Misau.

He has asked the Senate to probe the Inspector General of Police over alleged corrupt practices and misconduct.

The resolution to set up the committee followed the point of Order by the Senator who informed the Senate that he has been having a running battle with the Inspector General of Police over his concern on the level of corruption in the Nigeria Police.

Misau said he deemed it necessary to bring the matter before the Senate because it had been in public domain for “some weeks now.”

He accused the IGP of blackmailing him because he dared to talk about the level of corruption in the force.

He said: “I am a retired police officer and served for 10 years. My father served the force for 34 years. In fact, he joined the police before I was born.

“So, when I speak about the police, I know what I am saying. When I speak about the police, I speak with authority.

“I am concerned about what is happening in the police in terms of bribery. There is a need for something urgent to be done to salvage the image of the institution.

“Before raising alarm on the irregularities in the institution, I called three serving officers and they confirmed to me that people pay more than N500,000 to get promoted.

“I also have other evidences that I am ready to release for investigation.