Pledges to intensify the fight
against crime
Following the appointment of Ag. IGP Suleiman
Abba, NPM,
NPOM, mni as
the 17th Indigenous Inspector-General of Police by President
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, the new Inspector-General of Police has today,
August 1, 2014 formally taken over from former Police boss, IGP MD Abubakar (Rtd) who had successfully piloted the
affairs of the Force from 25th
January, 2012 when he was appointed to July 31, 2014, having completed 35 years
of service.
The new IGP who hails from Gwaram Local
Government Area of Jigawa State holds degrees in History and Law and has
attended several management and security courses within and outside Nigeria. He
is an alumnus of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru,
Jos.
Already known for his vast experience in
criminal investigation, intelligence-led policing and crime-fighting
operations, the new IGP is ably set to add a new tempo in dealing with the
present challenges of terrorism, insurgency and other violent crimes in the
country.
The former Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD
Abubakar, CFR,
NPM, mni, psc enjoined the
officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to extend maximum cooperation to
the new IGP whom he described as a very competent and committed officer that
can take the Force to a greater height.
In his maiden speech following the remarkable
hand-over ceremonies, the new IGP promises to intensify the fight against crime
in addition to upgrading the very high standards of performance for which the
Nigeria Police Force is nationally and internationally acclaimed.
The IGP thanked the President, Dr. Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan, GCFR for reposing confidence in him and granting him
a golden opportunity to serve Nigeria as the IGP.
While assuring the general public of his
administration’s readiness to place a high priority on the creation of a safe
and secure environment for all citizens and to transform the Nigeria Police Force
into “a leading national, professional and efficient law enforcement organization”,
the IGP calls for the cooperation of all Nigerians in the service of the country.
The IGP, who until his appointment was the
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7 comprising the FCT,
Kaduna and Niger Police Commands, enlisted into the Force as a cadet Assistant
Superintendent of Police in December, 1984.
In the course of three decades of service to the nation and the Police
Force, IGP Suleiman Abba has crisscrossed the entire length and breadth of the
nation. He was Commissioner of Police Rivers State 2009 – 2012. He was
Commissioner of Police in Lagos State during the 2011 general elections and was
the Deputy Force Secretary twice both as Commissioner of Police and as a Deputy
Commissioner of Police. Other responsibilities he performed include: Deputy
Commissioner of Police DCP Kano State Command 2007 – 2008, Deputy Commissioner
of Police Kebbi 2006 – 2007. He was also the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Head of
State, (Office of the First Lady) 1995 – 1998 and the Commanding Officer of
both 24 PMF (Presidential Escort) and 21 PMF Mobile Police Squadron Abuja. He
has earned for himself several awards and commendations including the National Merit
Award.
ACP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
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