The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Commissioner of Police Umar Mohammed Hadejia, psc, MNIM, as the 38th Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, with effect from 11 January 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening security and sustaining peace across the state.
CP Hadejia formally assumed duty on Monday, 12 January 2026, at the Kebbi State Police Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, where he addressed officers of the command and members of the press, outlining his commitment to intelligence-led, community-oriented and professional policing.
He takes over from CP Bello M. Sani, who retired after what the command described as meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force and the people of Kebbi State.
Born in Hadejia, Jigawa State, on 9 October 1967, CP Hadejia holds a Bachelor of Science degree 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 10 June 1994.
His policing career began in the Kebbi State Police Command (1996–2000). He later served in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2000–2001) and Liberia (2006–2007). Between 2017 and 2021, CP Hadejia 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 also served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Yobe State Command, and 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, the Commissioner 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 including 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 rural and urban areas, adding that “Kebbi State will not be a safe haven for criminals.”
CP Hadejia emphasised that his leadership would 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 enhance 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.”
The Commissioner 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 Kebbi State Government to implement effective security strategies that will safeguard lives, protect property and preserve peace across the state.
