The newly posted Commissioner of Police In Bauchi State, Sani Omolori Aliyu, has assumed duties.
He succeeds AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad psc, Anipr, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and reassigned to Zone 3, Yola, Adamawa State.
Sani Omolori Aliyu assumption makes him the 46th Commissioner of Police of the state command.
His assumption of duty was disclosed in a press statement issued on Friday by the State Police Public Relations Officer of the command CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil.
The statement partly reads: CP Aliyu officially took over leadership of the Command on Friday, 28th March 2025, succeeding AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad, psc, Anipr, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and reassigned to Zone 3, Yola.
“CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu was born on 13th February 1969 in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu is a seasoned law enforcement officer with over three decades of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. He was enlisted as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on 10th June 1994 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts.
“CP Aliyu has held several strategic positions across various state and zonal commands, demonstrating his depth of experience in law enforcement. His previous assignments include:Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Kankia and Daura in Katsina State Command, Officer in Charge of the Quick Intervention Unit in the Department of Operations – SHQ and Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Sandamu and Staff Officer Junior(SOJ).
“Also in the Edo State Command, he was the Staff Officer Senior (SOS) and a Divisional Police Officer in Gwantu, Zonkwa and Kauru in the Kaduna State Command. At the Nasarawa State Command, he worked as the Divisional Police Officer New karshi and Divisional Police Officer in Kuje, Utako, and Old Karshi at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
“At the Bauchi State Command, he was the Area Commander, Bauchi Metropolis and Area Commander, Kubwa, FCT Command. He was also the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration & Finance) Zone 7 Abuja and Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Gombe State Command.
“CP Aliyu Sani-Omolori has made significant contributions to police training and development. Between 2007 and 2011, he served as a Directing Staff/Trainer at the Central Planning and Training Unit (CPTU) of the Police Staff College, Jos.He has also undergone extensive professional training, including:Junior Command Course,Tactical Leadership & Command Course and Senior Executive Course 46/2024 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, where he was conferred with the prestigious Member of the National Institute (mni).
‘CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu is a devoted family man. He is happily married with children. In addition to his professional commitments, he enjoys playing Scrabble and Tennis.
‘As he assumes leadership of the Bauchi State Command, CP Aliyu is committed to strengthening security, fostering community engagement, and enhancing law enforcement strategies to ensure the safety of all residents. He looks forward to working collaboratively with stakeholders to build a secure and peaceful State.
“CP Aliyu expressed profound gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, for the trust and confidence placed in him. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to serving with professionalism, dedication, and a results-driven approach to ensuring the security and safety of Bauchi State.”
(Independent)
