x

Police appoint Lakanu as new scribe

 

 

Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim  Idris, has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Frederick Taiwo Lakanu  as the new Force Secretary and member of the Nigeria Police Force Management Team.

According to a statement signed by the Force spokesman, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood the appointment was with immediate effect.

The new Force Secretary took over from AIG Abdul Bube, who retired from the Force on 31st December, 2018 after Thirty-Five years of meritorious service.

Lakanu, was born on 12th October, 1959, in Lagos Island, Lagos State and holds B.A. (Hons) Philosophy and LL.B. (Hons) from one of the foremost universities in Nigeria, the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, and Master in Law from the Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, United Kingdom.

“The new Force Secretary is a self-motivated, experienced and versatile law enforcement officer, offering hands-on proven expertise gathered from all geo-political zones of the Country in Community Policing, Strategic Planning, Coordination, Supervision and Implementation, towards achieving higher levels of community service, public safety and security in Nigeria,” Moshood stated.

He attended several courses within and outside the Country, including Crime Investigation Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, and Developmental Course at Kofi Annan Centre for Peace Keeping, Accra, Ghana. He is also a fellow of National Defence College, Abuja.

He served in various capacities in the Force as AIG Federal Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Commissioner of Police in Imo and Ekiti States, Commissioner of Police Airport Command, Lagos, Principal Staff Officer to the IGP (Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos) among others.

Until his recent appointment, he was the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja comprising the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger and Kaduna States.

 

Hot this week

The Role of the United States in the Iran–Israel Geopolitical Rivalry

By Diri Glory IdaerefaaThe Middle East has long been...

Vandalism of TCN Towers Along Mando–Jos 330kV Line Foiled, Suspects Arrested

By Jabiru HassanThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Arsenal Hand Goalkeeper David Raya Improved Contract

Arsenal have rewarded Spanish goalkeeper David Raya with an...

ASUU declares two weeks nationwide strike

* Says FG has failed to address long-standing...

ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Academic Staff Union of Universities...

Plateau 2027: Former Senate Minority Leader Declares Mutfwang’s Re-election Unstoppable

By Israel Adamu, JosFormer Senate Minority Leader, Senator Simon...

Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group Endorses Tinubu, Ododo for Second Term

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group,...

Former Senate Minority Leader backs Caleb Mutfwang’s re-election as Governor

By Israel Adamu, JosFormer Senate Minority Leader Senator...

Barcelona Make Early Decision on Marcus Rashford’s Future After Loan Move From Man United

Barcelona have reportedly made an early decision regarding the...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img