By Sarah NEGEDU
The FCT Police Command, on Tuesday, announced that Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has assumed duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police, formally taking charge of policing operations in the nation’s capital.
Sanusi replaces Miller Dantawaye, who has been elevated to Assistant Inspector-General of Police and redeployed by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Born on 20 May 1972, the new Commissioner who is a native of Lokoja in Kogi State, comes into the role with over two decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force, having enlisted as a Cadet ASP in May 2000 before beginning his career at the Niger State Command in 2001.
Until his posting to Abuja, he served as Commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team.
Announcing his assumption of duty, the command in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the new Commissioner has pledged to strengthen existing structures and deepen cooperation with residents as he takes charge in Abuja.
“As he assumes duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has affirmed his commitment to strengthening existing security frameworks and enhancing community-police relations across the Federal Capital Territory.”
The deployment, according to the statement positions Sanusi to oversee law enforcement operations across Abuja at a time the command is calling for deeper public cooperation.
Sanusi, described as passionate about policing and committed to excellence, assumes duty alongside a pledge to work closely with communities as he steers the command’s security responsibilities.
The command therefore urged “residents to continue to support the police in its efforts to maintain peace, law, and order within the FCT.”
