PSC Appoints Fago New Niger Police Commissioner

The Police Service Commission (PSC), has appointed commissioner of police Salisu Bello Fago as the new commissioner of police for Niger State, with a charge to deploy intelligence-led and community-based policing strategies to tackle crime and strengthen security in the state.

Fago’s appointment followed an interview session conducted by the Commission, which also urged him to remain neutral and develop effective strategies to maintain peace and security across Niger State.

The PSC chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd.), gave the charge through the chairman of its Standing Committee on Police Matters, DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd.), who presided over the interview session.

The commission said the new police commissioner was expected to bring his wealth of operational and administrative experience to bear in addressing security challenges in the state.

Fago, who joined the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, has over 30 years of policing experience.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSc Ed) and a Master of Criminal Management and Policy (MCMP). He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Throughout his career, he has served in several operational, intelligence and administrative capacities across different police commands and formations.

His previous assignments include Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in Kano and Katsina commands; Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Katsina; and AC Operations in Delta Command.

He also served as commanding officer of the 6 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Maiduguri, and the 52 PMF, Chalawa, Kano, as well as AC Operations in Maiduguri and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Zamfara Command.

The PSC said Fago had also attended several professional training programmes, including the Advanced Intelligence Detective Course, PMF Commanders Training Course and Tactical Leadership Command Course.

He takes over from CP Adamu A. Elleman, who retired from service.

The appointment is expected to bring his extensive experience in intelligence gathering, tactical operations and police administration to bear on efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety in Niger State.