New Zone 10 AIG pledges tougher fight against violent crimes

The newly appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, AIG Ahmed Musa, has pledged to intensify the fight against violent crimes and strengthen collaboration with other security agencies to improve security across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.

Musa, who assumed duty on Monday, October 12, 2026, is taking over from the retired AIG Augustine G. Grimah.

In his maiden address to officers and men of the zone, the new AIG charged them to uphold discipline, professionalism, and dedication to duty, while urging members of the public to provide credible and actionable information to support crime prevention and detection.

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He also reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Armed Forces, sister security agencies and other stakeholders to sustain peace and ensure the safety of residents across the zone.

The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, ASP Abdallah Faruk Ambursa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

According to the statement, Musa also promised to maintain an open-door policy, assuring members of the public of the opportunity to engage the zonal headquarters on police-related matters.

An indigene of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Musa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Maiduguri. He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on June 10, 1994, under Course 18.

With more than three decades of service, he has held several strategic positions, including Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Community Policing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State. He also served as Commissioner of Police in charge of Community Safety and Crime Prevention at the Force Headquarters.

Musa has attended several professional courses in Nigeria and abroad, including tactical leadership training at the Staff College, Jos, and courses on community policing, intelligence-led policing and preventing attacks on soft targets organised by the United States Embassy. He also participated in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The statement said the new AIG had received several awards and commendations in recognition of his professionalism and meritorious service.

Zone 10 Police Headquarters, Sokoto, coordinates policing activities across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.