45th Commissioner of Police assumes duty in Kaduna

Muhammad Rabiu has assumed duty as the 45th Commissioner of the Kaduna State Police Command.

The command’s spokesperson and a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mansir Hassan, stated this in a statement on Thursday.

Hassan said: “The command is pleased to announce the assumption of duty by Rabiu as the 45th Commissioner of Police for the state on Tuesday.”

He said the new CP took over from Ibrahim Abdullahi, who was promoted to the rank of an Assistant Inspector General of Police.

According to him, the new CP, who was born on July 16, 1969 in Ketare District, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the command.

Hassan said: “He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1994.

“He graduated from Bayero University, Kano (1990) and holds MSc in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2009.”

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According to the Police Public Relations Officer, in Rabiu’s illustrious career, he has held various positions within the force.

He said they included: Divisional Police Officer Kubwa; DPO Area 1 Durumi; DPO Gwagwalada; DPO Life Camp, FCT, Abuja; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, Taraba State Command; and AC Admin, FCT Command.

Others were; Police Component Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Yenagoa; Commander, 5 Police Mobile Force, Benin; Commander, 22 PMF, Lagos; Commander Special Protection Unit, Base 6, Port Harcourt; Deputy Commander, Operation Safe Haven, Jos; and DC Operations, Ondo State Police Command.

The PPRO said Rabiu’s exceptional service had earned him numerous commendations for gallantry and professionalism.

He said the CP’s expertise included operational leadership, fostering police-community relations, and implementing intelligence-led strategies to combat crimes effectively.

“The Kaduna State Police Command is confident that CP Muhammad Rabiu’s extensive experience and commitment to service will enhance security, strengthen public trust, and promote peace across the state,” Hassan said.