New FCT Police Commissioner Assumes Office

By: Josie Mudasiru

The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner Of Police, CP Haruna Garba, has assumed duty as the 30th Commissioner Of Police in the FCT.

While addressing Senior Officers during his maiden meeting, The CP tasked the officers to be dutiful and intensify efforts in carrying out their supervisory roles.

The Commissioner added that his tenure will be characterized by Policing in line with global best practices, respect for fundamental human rights and a proactive approach to security challenges in the Federal Capital Territory.

CP Garba was born on the 8th of June, 1964 in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State and bagged a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Political Science and Administration from The University of Maiduguri.

CP Garba joined The Nigerian Police Force on the 3rd of March, 1990 as a Cadet Superintendent and was trained at the prestigious Police Academy, Kano Annex, Kaduna State.

The CP has served in several operational, Administrative and Intelligence capacity. He was CP in charge of Yobe State before his redeployment to FCT.

CP Garba urged the good people of FCT to partner with The Police in the area of Intelligence gathering and other aspects so as to strengthen the peace and security architecture of the Territory.