By Chimezie Godfrey
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, Ph.D, fcai, has assumed duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police in charge of the command.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command Josephine Adeh, the new Commissioner officially took over on March 24, 2026.
The statement revealed that Sanusi succeeds Miller G. Dantawaye, who has been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police and redeployed to another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
“Sanusi is described as a seasoned police officer with decades of meritorious service and extensive professional experience. Born on May 20, 1972, he hails from Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
“He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (Course 20) in May 2000. After completing his training and passing-out parade in 2001, he was posted to the Niger State Police Command, where he began his policing career.
“Upon assuming office, the new Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening existing security frameworks and enhancing community-police relations across the Federal Capital Territory,” the statement said.
It added,”Prior to his appointment, he served as Commander of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT). He is noted for his passion for policing and commitment to excellence. He is a devout Muslim, married, and blessed with children.”
The Command urged residents to continue supporting the Police in maintaining peace, law, and order in the FCT.