Just In: FCT Gets New Police Commissioner, Saka Ajao

The Federal Capital Territory has entered a new era of law enforcement leadership with the appointment of a new Commissioner of Police, Mr. Saka Adewale Ajao.

Ajao, who is the 33rd CP of the command, is taking over from outgoing CP Olatunji Disu, who is now an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) serving at the force headquarters.

Prior to his appointment, Ajao served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Zonal CID, Zone 2, Lagos.

The posting was announced in a statement issued on Friday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer.

The statement obtained by Persecondnews in Abuja on Friday reads: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting of 38 Commissioners of Police to various State Commands and Police Formations. The deployment comprises 9 CPs to key state commands and an additional 29 CPs to various police formations across the country.

“The Commissioners of Police deployed to state commands include CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba to Zamfara State, CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon to Taraba State, CP Christopher Ado Emmanuel to Yobe State, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin to Cross-River State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman to Niger State, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu to Bauchi State, CP Bello Shehu to Katsina State, CP Saka Adewale Ajao as Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and CP Ojo Adekimi to Kwara State.

“In addition to these State Command appointments, the deployment also includes the posting of 29 CPs to various police formations as part of a broader effort to address rising security challenges and ensure effective policing that is responsive to community needs.

“Each CP will be tasked with implementing tailored strategies that reflect the unique requirements of their respective formations, ensuring that policing is both proactive and effective.

“The IGP charges the newly deployed CPs to prioritize their responsibilities in curbing insecurity and misconduct, reinforcing the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold law and order through robust intelligence-led policing.

“This deployment reflects the dedication of the new Police leadership to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force is well-equipped to address the challenges of maintaining peace and security in the country.”