New AIG Zone 10 Police Command Assumes Duty

The new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Zone, AIG Ahmed Musa, has assumed duty, the spokesman for the zonal headquarters, ASP Abdallah Faruk Ambursa, said in a statement issued on Monday.

AIG Ahmed Musa, who assumed duty today, replaced AIG Augustine G. Grimah, who retired recently.

The statement said AIG Musa is an indigene of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maiduguri.

He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 10th June, 1994, as part of Course 18, and has a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in crime management, investigation, intelligence, operations and administration.

Before his posting, he served as Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Community Policing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja; Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State; Commissioner of Police in charge of Community Safety and Crime Prevention in the Department of Operations, among several other strategic appointments, including an international assignment with the United Nations Peace Keeping Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The statement added that AIG Musa is a recipient of numerous awards and commendations in recognition of his professionalism and meritorious service, and has attended many courses within and outside Nigeria, including Advanced Detective Course, Police Mobile Training Course in Gwoza, Tactical Leadership Course at Staff College Jos, Community Policing Course on Strategic Planning and Intelligence-Led Policing, as well as courses on Preventing Attacks on Soft Targets and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasures organised by the United States Embassy.

In his maiden address to officers and men under his command, AIG Musa charged them to remain disciplined, professional and dedicated to duty, while urging 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, which comprises Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, and reiterated his resolve to strengthen collaboration with the Armed Forces, sister security agencies and other critical stakeholders towards sustaining peace and ensuring a safer environment.

The AIG also promised to keep his door open to enable members of the public to connect with the Zone on all police matters.