Mr Buhari had forwarded Mr Arase’s name to the Senate for confirmation.
The former president said: “when you make a retired police officer the head of the Police Service Commission, it is like asking a thief to catch a thief.’’
Mr Arase’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on Police Affairs.
“I can assure you, however, that we are on top of the situation, and in the shortest possible time, all these challenges will become a thing of the past,” the minister said.
Mr Baba also assured that the police would manage any security challenge that may come up before, during and after the election.
