Sokoto gets new police commissioner

The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrival of a new Police Commissioner, Ahmed Musa, who assumes office as the 48th Commissioner of Police in the state.

CP Ahmed Musa takes over from CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama, who has retired from active service.

A statement from the command’s spokesman, ASP Ahmed Rufai, made available to the press in the state on Friday, stated that CP Ahmed Musa hails from Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

He said, “His career began when he was enlisted on 10 June 1994 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Cadet and trained at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.

“He was posted to Kogi Command as an ASP on probation. Since then, he has progressed in the force and served as general duty personnel in the fields of administration, operations, traffic management, and investigations, among others.”

“CP Ahmed Musa holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maiduguri and has served in various positions.”

The statement further noted that, prior to his posting as Commissioner of Police for Sokoto Command, he was CP Community Safety and Crime Prevention at DOPS FHQ.

“He is a professional police officer of excellence and an astute administrator. He is an expert in intelligence, cyber security, combating terrorism, and a proponent of community policing.

“He operates an open-door policy in accordance with international best practices.”

While seeking maximum cooperation and a conducive atmosphere from the people of Sokoto, the CP assured everyone of his unwavering commitment and dedication to enhancing the security architecture of the state.

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