OSUN STATE COMMAND GETS A NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

By Olayiwola Ibrahim // Sequel to the recent promotion of former Commissioner of police, CP Bzigu to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, CP Mohammed Umar Abba has been posted to Osun State as the new Commissioner woth effect from 16th day of February, 2024.

CP Umar was born on June 22, 1965 in Tundun Wada Local Government, Kano State and a holder of B.A in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano State.

He did his one year NYSC at the Old Anambra Police Command.

Reports shows that he was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force in May, 1992 as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Cadet ASP.

CP Mohammed Umar Abba has served in various capacities at different States of the Country.

A pure-bred, professional who has, since joining the Force, made waves in the departments that hold the Nigeria Police, namely: Administration, Operations and Investigations like a colossus.

Speaking on some offices he attained, he was a Sectional Head, Counter Terrorism and General Investigation Section, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Headquarters, Abuja – 2016.

Also he was a Deputy Director of Operations Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC- 2016 – 2017.
Director of Operations Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC – 2017-2020.

Umar has attained the office of the Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC- July 2020 – March 2021 as the Ag.

In addition to his tremendous achievements, Mohammad Umar loves Travelling, Playing Squash Racket game and Reading and is happily married with wonderful children.