CP Usman Jibrin Assumes Duty as Yobe State Police Commissioner
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Yobe State, Usman Kamfani Jibrin, has officially resumed duty, taking over from Emmanuel Ado, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police. According to the Yobe State Police Command, Jibrin is the 34th Commissioner of Police in the state and assumed office on April 9, 2026.
Official Announcement and Background
The Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Damaturu. “Jibrin took over from the former Commissioner of Police, AIG Emmanuel Ado, who has been redeployed following his promotion to a higher rank within the Force,” Abdulkarim said. He added that the new CP is a native of Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Jibrin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Political Science from Bayero University, Kano (1991), and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu (2016). He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1994 (Course 18) and has served for over three decades in various operational, investigative, and administrative roles.
Extensive Career and Experience
Throughout his career, Jibrin has held several key positions, including:
- Divisional Crime Officer and Divisional Police Officer
- Tactical Commander in Delta State
- Area Commander in Ozoro, Onitsha, and Aba
- Commander of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism
- Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Kaduna
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Rivers State
- Deputy Commissioner (Administration), Force CID Abuja
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) for Zone 8, covering Kogi and Kwara states
In addition, he served as Commissioner of Police, Research and Planning, and, until his posting to Yobe State, was Commissioner of Police (Welfare) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Jibrin has worked across several states, including Enugu, Delta, Kaduna, Anambra, Abia, Rivers, Benue, Kogi, and Kwara, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing extensive experience in policing, administration, and public safety.
Commitment to Security and Peace
The command assured residents of the state of the new Commissioner’s commitment to professional policing, protection of lives and property, and strengthened collaboration with communities and other security stakeholders to ensure lasting peace and security. With his vast background, Jibrin is expected to enhance law enforcement efforts in Yobe State, addressing ongoing security challenges and fostering a safer environment for all citizens.
