CP UMAR MOHAMMED HADEJIA, psc, MNIM, ASSUMES DUTY AS 38TH COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KEBBI STATE COMMAND,VOWS ZERO TOLERANCE TO ALL SHADES OF CRIME.
In a move aimed at strengthening security and sustaining peace across Kebbi State, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed CP Umar Mohammed Hadejia, psc, MNIM as the 38th Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, with effect from 11th January 2026.
CP Hadejia formally assumed duty on Monday, 12th January 2026, at the Police Headquarters, Birnin Kebbi, where he addressed Officers, 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 retired after rendering meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force and the people of Kebbi State.
Born in Hadejia, Jigawa State, on 9th October 1967, CP Hadejia holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Science, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Bayero University, Kano. He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 10th June 1994.
The CP's professional career began in the Kebbi State Police Command (1996–2000). He also served in the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2000–2001) and Liberia (2006–2007). From 2017 to 2021, he was seconded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he served in both the Lagos and Abuja Zonal Offices, rising to the position of Director of Operations. He later served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Yobe State Command, and as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations at the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, before his deployment to Kebbi State.
Speaking on the security situation in the state, CP 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, adding that “Kebbi State will not be a safe haven for criminals.”
The Commissioner of Police emphasized that his leadership will be anchored on 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.”
CP Hadejia expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work closely with the Government of Kebbi State to implement effective security strategies that will safeguard lives, protect property, and preserve peace across the state.
