Newly-appointed Inspector General of
Police, Suleiman Abba, today assumed office, promising to intensify the fight
against crime in Nigeria. He succeed Mohammed Abubakar as the new head of
the Nigerian police. Mr. Abba becomes the 17th Nigerian Inspector General of
Police. continue...
Abubakar served as the head of the
Nigerian police from January 25, 2012 to July 31, 2014 when he retired after
spending 35 years in the police.
The new IGP, who is from Jigawa
State, earned degrees in history and law. He has attended numerous management
and security courses in Nigeria and beyond, including attending the National
Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru near Jos, capital of Plateau
State.
Police spokesman Frank Mba described the new police head as
possessing “vast experience in criminal investigation, intelligence-led
policing and crime-fighting operations,” adding that Mr. Abba had the requisite
preparation to tackle Nigeria’s “present challenges of terrorism, insurgency
and other violent crimes.”
At
the formal handing over ceremony, the outgoing IG urged all police officers to
offer their full cooperation to his successor, adding that Mr. Abba was capable
of taking the law
enforcement agency to a greater height.
In his speech, Mr. Abba pledged to
intensify the fight against crimes. He thanked President Jonathan for having
confidence in him. He assured the public that he would focus on creating a safe
and secure environment for all citizens. In addition, he
said he would make Nigeria’s police “a leading national, professional and
efficient law enforcement organization.”
Until his appointment as IGP, Abba
headed Zone 7 of the Nigerian police comprising Abuja, Kaduna and Niger police
commands. His career as a police officer begun in December 1984 when he
enlisted as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police
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