Following a renewed wave of armed robbery and criminalities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Commissioner Saka Adewale Ajao has been redeployed.
Mr. Dantawaye Miller, a former Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in the FCT, has been named the 34th CP of the command, effective immediately, by the Police Inspector-General Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
A statement said Ajao has been redeployed to another “strategic assignment.”
Persecondnews reports that recent incidents in Abuja have raised concerns about safety and security.
Notable incidents include the killing of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise TV, who was murdered during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe on September 29, 2025 and the abduction and killing of a vetinary doctor.
Prior to his appointment, Miller had served as the Commanding Officer, MOPOL 24 at Presidential Villa, and Escort Commander to the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also served as Commissioner of Police in the Kogi State Command and he is a seasoned police officer with over two decades of meritorious service.
The posting was announced in a statement issued on Friday, October 17, by SP Josephine Adeh, the Command’s spokesperson, a copy of which was sent to Persecondnews in Abuja.
The statement reads: “He was born into the family of Late DCP Gajere Dantawaye on October 15, 1971. He hails from Afogo in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“He began his primary education at St. Williams Primary School, Ilorin, Kwara State, before transferring to Nuhu Primary School, Kankiya, Katsina State. He later attended Government College, Katsina, and subsequently Federal Government College, Enugu, where he obtained his Senior School Certificate in 1989.
“He holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Kaduna State Polytechnic, Zaria, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Master’s Degree in International Studies from the University of Ilorin in Kwara State.
“CP Miller was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Course 20, in May 2000. Following his successful training and passing-out parade in 2001, he was posted to Bayelsa State Police Command in January 2002 to commence his Policing career.
“Throughout his illustrious career, CP Miller has served in various strategic and command capacities across the country.
“These include: Divisional Crime Officer, ‘A’ Division, Yenagoa; Acting Aide-de-Camp to the then Governor of Bayelsa State; Escort Commander to the then Vice President; Chief Security Officer, Ministry of Petroleum; Commanding Officer, MOPOL 24 – Presidential Villa, and Escort Commander to the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The statement also reads: “He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), FCT Police Command; Area Commander, Karewa, Adamawa State; Assistant Commissioner (CID), Oyo State Command; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Yobe and Edo State Commands; and later as Commissioner of Police, Information Technology (IT), Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“Prior to his appointment, Miller served as Commissioner of Police in the Kogi State Command.
“A consummate professional, CP Miller has attended several local and international courses, including the Combat Operations and Counter-Terrorism Course at Gwoza, Maiduguri, Leadership Training at Shere Hills, Jos, VVIP Protection Course in Ginegal, Israel, and the Strategic Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
“He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and an active Member of Rotary International, widely respected among Rotarians across Nigeria.
“CP Miller is passionate about policing, innovation, and community safety.
“As he assumes duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT, he has pledged to build on existing security frameworks, strengthen community-police partnerships, and ensure the safety and security of all residents within the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Command calls on residents to continue to support the police in its collective effort to maintain peace and security across the FCT.”
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