The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Umar Mohammed Hadejia as the 38th Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, with effect from 11th January 2026.
Hadejia, who formally assumed duty on Monday, 12th January 2026, at the Police Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, addressed officers and members of the press; and outlined his commitment to intelligence-led, community-oriented, and professional policing.
He takes over from CP Bello M. Sani, who recently retired. Hadejia described Kebbi as strategically important due to its vast rural terrain, extensive border communities, and proximity to neighbouring countries, noting that the state faces challenges such as rural banditry, kidnapping, illegal arms movement and cross-border crimes.
He stated that his immediate priorities include strengthening border security, improving intelligence gathering, disrupting criminal networks, and ensuring rapid response across both rural and urban areas
He emphasized that operations will be carried out with professionalism, discipline, respect for human rights, and zero tolerance for misconduct, while calling for stronger collaboration with sister security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, and vigilante groups to promote community-based security.
He urged members of the public to support security agencies with timely and credible information, stressing that early intelligence saves lives, prevents crime, and strengthens public safety.
(Editor: Roluke Ogundele)
