The command’s spokesperson said that Mr Shehu was posted as commissioner following the elevation of the former CP, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, to the rank of AIG.
The ceremony took place at the command’s headquarters in Katsina on Monday.
According to him, the police apprehended 199 suspected armed robbers and charged 23 major drug dealers to court and 32 suspected vandals.
The Katsina police command says it rescued 14 passengers from kidnapping by bandits in Dan’arau in Magama-Jibia, Jibia LGA.
The Katsina State CP ordered a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.
He said that att about 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, suspected armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on the two communities.
The police command in Katsina has decorated 109 newly promoted inspectors and assistant superintendents (ASP II).
“The suspects were arrested along Magama cemetery in possession of two rams, one sheep, and a goat, suspected to have been rustled,” the police said.
The CP commended the operatives for their exceptional display of bravery and gallantry.
He added that 658 rustled animals were recovered.
