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The newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge Zone 10 AIG Ahmed Musa has assumed duty.
Zone 10 comprises of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the PPRO Zone 10, ASP Abdullahi Faruku Ambursa.
According to the statement, AIG Musa took over affairs of the zone with firm commitment to strengthen security, enhance public confidence and sustain effective policing in the three states that make up the zone
Musa, an indigene of Mubi north local government area of Adamawa state, took over zone 10 following the retirement of his predecessor, AIG Augustine Grimah.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Maiduguri and later got enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Course 18 on June 10, 1994.
The new AIG has served the nation in various professional capacities, particularly in crime management, investigation, intelligence, operations and administration.
Before his posting to the zone, AIG Musa held several strategic appointments in the Force which included AIG of Police Community Policing FHQ Abuja, Commissioner of Police Sokoto state Police command.
Other positions he also held included Commissioner of Police Community Safety and Crime prevention Dops FHQ Abuja, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) FCT Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) among others.
AIG Musa is a recipient of numerous awards and commendation in recognition of his professionalism, outstanding performance and meritorious service.
He has also attended many courses within and outside Nigeria, including Advanced Detective Course (ADC), Police Mobile Training Course, Gwoza, Tactical Leadership Course, Staff College Jos, Community Policing Course on Strategic Planning and Intelligence-Led policing preventing attacks on soft target course organised by United States Embassy among others
Speaking shortly after taking over affairs of Zone 10, AIG Musa charged them to remain disciplined, professional, and dedicated to duty.
He also urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with credible and actionable information that will aid in crime prevention and detection.
He reaffirmed his commitment to intensifying efforts in combating all forms of violent crimes within the Zone working with other security agencies.
AIG Musa however, reiterated his resolve to strengthen inter-agency collaboration with the Armed Forces, and sister security agencies alongside other critical stakeholders towards sustaining the prevailing peace and ensuring a safer and more secure environment throughout the Zone’s of responsibility.
He assured people of the three states that make up the zone that he will run an open door policy so as to enable the members of the public to connect in relation to all police matters.
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