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Appointment of New Police Commissioner in Jigawa State

Appointment of New Police Commissioner in Jigawa State

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced the deployment of CP Ahmad Tijjani Abdullahi as the 23rd Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State.

This information was conveyed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, through a statement issued to the press on Monday.

The deployment of CP Abdullahi follows the promotion of the former Commissioner of Police, CP Effiom Emmanuel Ekot, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). CP Ekot has been subsequently reassigned to the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

CP Abdullahi previously served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Procurement at the Force Headquarters in Abuja before being transferred to Jigawa State Command as the Commissioner of Police.

In his new role, CP Abdullahi has called for the cooperation and support of sister security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other relevant stakeholders in the fight against crime and criminal activities within and outside the state.

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