CP Umar Hadejia Assumes Office, Vows to Crush Crime in Kebbi

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The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Umar Mohammed Hadejia, psc, MNIM, has officially assumed duty, pledging a tough, intelligence-driven approach to combating crime and improving public safety across the state.

 

CP Hadejia took over leadership of the Kebbi State Police Command on Monday, January 12, 2026, becoming the 38th Commissioner of Police in the state. He thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the Police Service Commission for entrusting him with the responsibility.

 

Acknowledging Kebbi State’s strategic location and security challenges, the Commissioner identified banditry, kidnapping, illegal arms trafficking and cross-border crimes as major threats requiring urgent and coordinated action.

 

He assured residents that criminal elements would be confronted decisively, warning that Kebbi would not serve as a safe haven for criminals.

 

> “The protection of lives and property remains our top priority. We will confront criminality lawfully and decisively, with the active cooperation of the public through credible intelligence,” CP Hadejia said.

 

According to him, the Command will adopt community-based policing and intelligence-led operations in line with the operational vision of the Inspector-General of Police. The strategy will focus on strengthening border security, enhancing rural patrols, disrupting criminal networks and improving rapid response to security threats.

 

CP Hadejia also pledged strong collaboration with traditional rulers, community leaders, vigilante groups, sister security agencies and the media to deepen trust and improve policing outcomes.

 

He announced an open-door policy, encouraging citizens and stakeholders to share actionable information, assuring that all intelligence would be treated with confidentiality and professionalism.

 

On internal discipline, the Commissioner warned that corruption, indiscipline and unprofessional conduct would not be tolerated, stressing the need for officers to uphold integrity, professionalism, respect for human rights and strict adherence to the rule of law.

 

He urged officers and men of the Command to remain loyal and dedicated, expressing optimism that collective efforts would lead to a safer and more peaceful Kebbi State.