A new leadership era has begun at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command as Commissioner of Police Dantawaye Miller officially assumed office on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Miller succeeds CP Ajao Adewale, who has been redeployed for another national assignment following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment marks a strategic move by the Force Headquarters to reinforce security management within the FCT.
Upon resumption, Miller pledged to prioritise intelligence-led operations, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure a more responsive policing approach to the peculiar security challenges of Abuja and its environs.
Profile of a tested police leader
Born on October 15, 1971, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Miller comes from a police family background, being the son of the late DCP Gajere Dantawaye.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force in May 2000 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, beginning a career that has spanned more than two decades.
His professional journey has taken him through several commands and formations across Nigeria.
He served as Aide-de-Camp to a former Bayelsa governor, Escort Commander to a former Vice President, and Chief Security Officer at the Ministry of Petroleum. He also headed MOPOL 24, attached to the Presidential Villa.
Before his latest posting to the FCT, he served as Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, and had earlier held positions as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Yobe and Edo States, as well as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in the FCT.
Renewed hopes for safer Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory remains one of Nigeria’s most security-sensitive zones, hosting key government offices, diplomatic missions, and international organisations. However, rising insecurity in parts of the territory has continued to raise public concern.
Residents have expressed cautious optimism that the new Commissioner’s appointment will usher in a more strategic and people-centred policing system capable of addressing emerging threats like kidnapping, robbery, and traffic-related crimes.
CP Miller, in his inaugural address, called on residents to maintain trust and open communication with the police, stressing that effective security requires public cooperation and shared responsibility.