Salisu Bello Fago Appointed New Police Commissioner for Niger State

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Salisu Bello Fago as the new Commissioner of Police in Niger State. This decision came after an interview led by Deputy Inspector General Taiwo Lakanu, who represented the PSC Chairman.

In his comments, the PSC Chairman emphasized the importance of neutrality and urged Fago to implement effective crime-fighting strategies. These strategies should include intelligence-led and community-based policing to ensure safety and security in the state.

Fago has a long history with the Nigeria Police Force, having joined on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Throughout his career, Fago has gained extensive experience in various roles. He has worked as the Officer-in-Charge of the State Intelligence Bureau in Kano and Katsina, and has held positions as Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Criminal Investigation Department and Operations.

He also served as Commanding Officer in different police mobile force units and as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Department of Finance and Administration in Zamfara Command. Fago replaces CP Adamu A. Elleman, who has recently retired.