AIG Ahmed Musa Assumes Duty as 25th Police Chief of Zone 10, Pledges Stronger Security in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the assumption of duty of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Ahmed Musa, psc, as the 25th Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, with responsibility for coordinating policing activities across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
Musa officially assumed office on Monday, October 12, 2026, succeeding AIG Augustine G. Grimah, psc, FCIA, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement issued by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abdallah Faruk Ambursa, the new AIG pledged to strengthen security operations, enhance public confidence in policing and intensify efforts to combat violent crimes across the three states.
Musa, who hails from Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Maiduguri.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police under Course 18.
With more than three decades of policing experience, Musa has served in several operational, investigative, intelligence, administrative and community policing capacities across the country.
Before his latest appointment, he served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Community Policing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He was also Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State and Commissioner of Police responsible for Community Safety and Crime Prevention at the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
His previous appointments include Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Federal Capital Territory Police Command, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Abia State Police Command.
Musa also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police and Police Force Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, as well as Team Leader of the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters.
During his earlier career, he held several positions within the FCT Police Command, including Divisional Police Officer at Life Camp, Asokoro and the National Assembly Division.
He also served as Chief Superintendent of Police in charge of Operations and Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command.
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Other appointments include Officer-in-Charge of Anti-Car Theft at the Kaduna State Police Command; Divisional Crime Officer at the National Assembly Division; Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State; Officer-in-Charge of Homicide in Kogi; and Officer-in-Charge of Adankolo Police Station.
He equally served as Junior Staff Officer at the Kogi State Police Command and performed prosecution, general duties and divisional traffic responsibilities at the Koton Karfe Division.
According to the statement, the new zonal police chief has received several awards and commendations for professionalism, outstanding performance and meritorious service.
He has also attended specialised training programmes in Nigeria and abroad, including the Advanced Detective Course, Police Mobile Training Course in Gwoza, Tactical Leadership Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, and training in community policing, strategic planning and intelligence-led policing.
His international professional development includes courses on preventing attacks against soft targets and weapons of mass destruction countermeasures for first responders, organised by the United States Embassy.
Musa also participated in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Addressing officers and personnel under his command shortly after assuming duty, the AIG emphasised discipline, professionalism, dedication and strict adherence to the responsibilities of law enforcement.
He urged police personnel to demonstrate commitment to their duties while maintaining public trust through responsible conduct and effective service delivery.
The new AIG also called on residents of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states to support the police by providing credible and actionable intelligence to assist in preventing and detecting crimes.
He pledged to intensify operations against violent crimes and strengthen cooperation with the Armed Forces, other security agencies and relevant stakeholders.
Musa said effective inter-agency collaboration would remain central to efforts to address security challenges and sustain peace across the zone.
He further assured residents that his administration would maintain an open-door policy to encourage public engagement, improve communication and provide opportunities for citizens to raise concerns relating to policing and security.
The police chief reiterated his commitment to building stronger relationships between the police and communities while promoting intelligence-led operations, professionalism and accountability.
The statement, signed by ASP Abdallah Faruk Ambursa, Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, was issued on October 12, 2026.
By PRNigeria
