The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Commissioner of Police Salisu Fago as the new Commissioner of Police for the Niger State Command, succeeding CP Adamu Elleman, who has retired from service.
He is expected to strengthen security operations in the state through intelligence-led and community-based policing strategies aimed at combating crime and maintaining peace.
The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued by Torty Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Relations at the PSC Headquarters in Abuja.
According to the statement, the approval followed an interview session presided over by DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd.), Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, who represented the Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd.).
The PSC Chairman urged the new commissioner to remain neutral and develop effective strategies to tackle crime and other security challenges in Niger State.
Fago joined the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Criminal Management and Policy (MCMP).
Throughout his career, he has served in various operational and administrative capacities, including Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau in Kano and Katsina Commands, Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Katsina, and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in Delta Command.
He also served as Commander of the 6 Police Mobile Force in Maiduguri, Commander of the 52 Police Mobile Force in Chalawa, Kano, Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in Maiduguri, and Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration in Zamfara Command.
With over 30 years of experience in the police force, Fago has attended several professional courses, including the Advanced Intelligence Detective Course, PMF Commanders Training Course and Tactical Leadership Command Course.