The Police Service Commission has officially deployed Salisu Bello Fago as the new Commissioner of Police for Niger State, succeeding the retired CP Adamu A. Elleman. The posting was finalized following a rigorous selection interview conducted by the commission's hierarchy.
What led to the appointment of CP Fago?
The deployment approval came after a screening exercise overseen by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd.), who heads the Police Service Commission Standing Committee on Police Matters. Lakanu stood in for the commission's chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd.), during the vetting process.
Speaking during the briefing, the commission's leadership charged the newly posted commissioner to remain politically neutral while spearheading robust, intelligence-driven, and community-oriented policing strategies to tackle insecurity and preserve public safety across Niger State.
What is the professional background of CP Fago?
Salisu Bello Fago commenced his career in law enforcement on June 10, 1994, when he enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Education (BSc Ed). Additionally, he maintains professional affiliation with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Throughout his career spanning more than thirty years, Fago has undergone extensive tactical and administrative training. His professional qualifications feature the Advanced Intelligence Detective Course, the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Commanders Training Course, and the Tactical Leadership Command Course.
Where has the new commissioner previously served?
Drawing from over three decades of field and administrative practice, Fago has held numerous high-ranking operational positions. His past assignments include serving as the Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) within both Kano and Katsina State police commands.
He also functioned as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department in Katsina, and later served as ACP for Operations in Delta State. Furthermore, his resume includes commanding roles such as Commanding Officer of 6 PMF in Maiduguri and 52 PMF in Chalawa, Kano. He has likewise operated as ACP for Operations in Maiduguri and Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration within the Zamfara State command.
Fago steps into his new role in Niger State following the statutory retirement of his predecessor, CP Adamu A. Elleman, who recently concluded his service in the law enforcement agency.