The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Commissioner of Police Salisu Bello Fago as the new head of the Niger State Police Command.
The commission approved his appointment after an interview led by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu, Chairman of its Standing Committee on Police Matters. He represented the PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu.
Following the appointment, the PSC Chairman urged Fago to remain fair and professional in carrying out his duties. He also encouraged him to adopt effective crime-fighting methods, including intelligence-led policing and community-based policing, to protect lives and maintain peace across Niger State.
Fago joined the Nigeria Police Force on 10 June 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSc Ed) and belongs to the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Throughout his career, he has completed several professional training programmes. These include the Advanced Intelligence Detective Course, Police Mobile Force (PMF) Commanders Training Course and Tactical Leadership Command Course.
With more than 30 years of service, Fago has gained wide experience in police operations and administration. His previous roles include Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau in Kano and Katsina, Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department in Katsina, and Assistant Commissioner of Police for Operations in Delta State.
He also served as Commanding Officer of 6 PMF in Maiduguri and 52 PMF in Chalawa, Kano, among other senior positions.
Fago succeeds CP Adamu A. Elleman, who retired from the police service.
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