CP Bakori

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has officially assumed duty as the Commissioner in charge of  Kano State Police Command.

A Statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa stated that the Command,  “is pleased to announce the assumption of duty by the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, fipma, mnim, mnips, as the 47th Commissioner of Police in Kano State.”

He took over from the former Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba,  who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

CP Bakori promised to bust criminals and criminal activities in the state.

CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a seasoned police officer with over 28 years of service, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Born on 6th February 1969, in Katsina Local Government Area of Katsina State, he enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 15th August 1996 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and trained at the prestigious Police Academy Wudil, Kano.

The new Commissioner holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Master’s in Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies, from Kaduna State University as well as a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Abuja.

He has also attended several professional courses, including the Police Mobile Force Operation Course, Advance Detective Course, and Strategic Leadership and Command Course. Notably, CP Bakori has had the privilege of traversing more than 25 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe, broadening his understanding of global policing strategies and best practices.

Throughout his illustrious career, CP Bakori has served in various capacities, including: O/C Patrol and Guard, Akwanga Division, Nassarawa Command; Divisional Crime Officer, Lafia & Doma Divisions, Nassarawa Command.

Aid-De-Camp (ADC) to the Hon. Speaker, House of Representatives; Staff Officer Junior, Department of Operation, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Escort Commander to First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 24 PMF, Presidential Escort.

Unit Commander / 2ic Squadron Commander / Commanding Officer, 45 PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja; 2ic Anti-Kidnapping & Political Matters Division & O/C Monitoring Unit CID, FCT Command; Chief Superintendent of Police, ‘A’ Police Mobile Force, Headquarters, Abuja; Commanding Officer, 17 PMF, Akure.

Principal Staff Officer I and II to the Inspector-General of Police; Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers & Bayelsa State; Assistant Commissioner, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja; Commander, Bayelsa Joint Task Force, Operation Doo Akpo, Bayelsa;Commissioner of Police, Homicide, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja.

CP Bakori has pledged to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents in Kano State. He has called on the public to cooperate with the police and provide useful information to aid in the fight against crime.

The Kano State Police Command calls on the people of the State to extend maximum support and cooperation to the CP in his quest to make Kano more safer and secured.