New Lagos CP, Zubairu Muazu, Resumes Duty

The new Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu has resumed duty today, Friday, February 8, at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, as the 35th Commissioner of Police in the state.

In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Chike Oti, said that the new CP is bringing with him, wealth of experience garnered over the years of selfless service to the nation. He wishes to assure the good people of Lagos State, round-the-clock security while warning criminal elements to change their ways or have the police to contend with. He therefore seeks the cooperation of all in the fight against crimes and criminality as security is everybody’s business. He added that he would build on the achievements of his predecessors in the office.

Muazu enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet assistant superintendent of police on March 15, 1988, and was trained at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy, Annex, Kaduna, from March 15, 1988 to August 1989.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Master of Science degree in Policy and Strategic Management. He also holds a master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy, Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies and Advanced Diploma in Public Administration.

The new CP is also a member of the elite Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

Until his recent posting, he was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Interpol, Force CID Annex, Lagos. He has also held various command positions such as, Commissioner of Police (Admin) Department of Finance and Administration, Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, Commissioner of Police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), FHQ, Abuja, Commissioner of Police, Niger and Akwa Ibom states.

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