Saturday, July 11, 2026

Adewale assumes duty as new FCT CP

Mr Adewale pledged quality leadership to officers and men of the FCT command.

• March 26, 2025
Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]
Abuja [Photo: Wikipedia]

 The newly deployed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Ajao Adewale on Wednesday in Abuja, assumed duty with a pledge to provide effective service delivery.

Mr Adewale, in his maiden remarks on assumption of office, also said that he would consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor, Olatunji Disu, now an Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

He also pledged quality leadership to officers and men of the FCT command.

He said, “For FCT residents, I assure them of quality service delivery, impactful policing led by intelligence that will be proactive in nature. And with God on our side, we will move from height to greater height.’’

In his remark, the immediate past CP called for support from officers and men of the command for the new CP.

He commended the personnel of the command for the support given to him during his tenure. 

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

NationWide

ITF begins screening of artisans for global competitiveness training

Mr Ogun noted that the ITF was expanding its partnerships with additional international certification bodies.

States

NAF destroys terrorist enclaves, kill several fighters in Borno airstrike

The NAF’s spokesman, Ehimen Ejodame, said the operation was carried out on Friday, July 10, 2026.

U.S. flag

World

Top Afghan retired general extradited to U.S. over drug, firearm trafficking 

The U.S. noted, “The Drug Enforcement Administration led an investigation that ended Qadeer’s audacious criminal activity.”

NationWide

IG assures international community Nigeria safe for investment, tourism

The IG said negative global perceptions of Nigeria often differed from realities experienced by visitors to the country.

Allied Peoples Movement (APM).

States

Lagos APM governorship candidate congratulates Makinde, security agents on Oyo hostages’ release 

Mr Adeoye said the successful operation reflected the effectiveness of intelligence-driven security strategies.

Young Progressives Party

States

YPP lauds rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers, urges stronger safe school initiative

The party urged President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to replicate the successful strategy nationwide.