PSC Appoints Fago As Niger Police Commissioner

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Commissioner of Police Salisu Fago as the new police commissioner in Niger State.

Fago takes over from CP Adamu Elleman, who recently retired from the Nigeria Police Force.

The commission announced the appointment in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Kalu.

According to the statement, Fago’s appointment followed an interview conducted by the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters. The session was led by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), who represented the commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.).

Following the appointment, the PSC chairman charged the new commissioner to carry out his duties without political bias and develop effective plans to tackle criminal activities in the state.

He also advised Fago to adopt intelligence-based policing and work closely with local communities to address security concerns and maintain peace across Niger State.

The commission expects the new police chief to use his experience to improve security operations and strengthen the relationship between the police and residents of the state.

Fago joined the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Conflict Management and Peace Studies. He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Throughout his career, Fago has participated in several professional training programmes, including the Advanced Intelligence Detective Course, Police Mobile Force Commanders Training Course and Tactical Leadership Command Course.

With more than 30 years of experience in police operations and administration, he has occupied several positions in different commands across the country.

He previously served as Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau in Kano and Katsina states.

Fago also worked as an Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Katsina State, Operations in Delta State and Maiduguri.

His other assignments included serving as the Commanding Officer of the 6 Police Mobile Force in Maiduguri and the 52 Police Mobile Force in Chalawa, Kano State.

Before his latest appointment, he served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration at the Zamfara State Police Command.