The Appointment of a New Police Commissioner in Jigawa

The 23rd Commissioner of Police for Jigawa state has been deployed by the Nigerian Police Force, NPF. This was announced by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, in a statement issued to the press on Monday.

The deployment of CP. Ahmad Tijjani Abdullahi follows the promotion of the former Commissioner of Police, CP Effiom Emmanuel Ekot, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and his subsequent redeployment to the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Prior to his new role, Abdullahi served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Procurement at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, before being transferred to the role of Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State Command.

The new CP has emphasized the need for cooperation and support from sister security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other relevant stakeholders in the fight against crime in and around the state.