New Zone 10 Police Chief Vows to Tackle Violent Crimes in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi
The new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, Ahmed Musa, has pledged to strengthen security operations and deepen collaboration with other security agencies to tackle violent crimes across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
Musa assumed duty on Monday, October 12, 2026, following the retirement of the former zonal AIG, Augustine Grimah.
Addressing officers and men of the command during his maiden speech, Musa emphasised the need for discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty, urging personnel to discharge their responsibilities in line with the highest standards of policing.
He called on residents of the three states to cooperate with the police by providing timely, credible and actionable intelligence to support crime prevention, detection and the arrest of criminal suspects.
The AIG also stressed the importance of sustained cooperation among the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces, other security agencies and relevant stakeholders in maintaining peace and safeguarding lives and property.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, ASP Abdallah Ambursa, said Musa had pledged to adopt an open-door policy to encourage public engagement and address police related concerns.
According to the statement, the new zonal police chief reiterated his commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration to ensure “a safer and more secure environment throughout the Zone’s areas of responsibility.”
Musa hails from Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Maiduguri.
He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police under Course 18 on June 10, 1994, and has accumulated more than 30 years of policing experience.
Before his latest appointment, he served as Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Community Policing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He also previously served as Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State and Commissioner of Police in charge of Community Safety and Crime Prevention at the Force Headquarters, among other key positions.
His professional development includes tactical leadership training at the Staff College, Jos, as well as specialised courses in community policing, intelligence-led policing and the prevention of attacks on soft targets organised by the United States Embassy.
He also participated in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ambursa added that Musa had received several awards and commendations for his professionalism and meritorious service to the nation.
Zone 10 Police Headquarters in Sokoto oversees policing activities in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, with a mandate to coordinate security operations and strengthen law enforcement across the three states.
