The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, effective Friday, October 17, 2025.
According to a press release signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, CP Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed for another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun
A seasoned law enforcement officer with over two decades of distinguished service, CP Dantawaye Miller hails from Afogo, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Born on October 15, 1971, he is the son of the late DCP Gajere Dantawaye.
He holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Kaduna State Polytechnic, Zaria, a B.Sc. in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Master’s Degree in International Studies from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
Enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in May 2000, CP Miller began his career at the Bayelsa State Police Command in January 2002.
Throughout his career, he has held several strategic and operational positions across the country, including Divisional Crime Officer, Yenagoa; Acting Aide-de-Camp to the then Governor of Bayelsa State; Escort Commander to the then Vice President; Chief Security Officer, Ministry of Petroleum; Commanding Officer, MOPOL 24, Presidential Villa; and Escort Commander to the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He has also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), FCT Command; Area Commander, Karewa, Adamawa State; Assistant Commissioner (CID), Oyo State Command; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Yobe and Edo Commands; Commissioner of Police, Information Technology (IT), Force Headquarters, Abuja; and most recently, Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command.
CP Miller has attended numerous professional courses, both locally and internationally, including the Combat Operations and Counter-Terrorism Course in Gwoza, Leadership Training at Shere Hills, Jos, VVIP Protection Course in Ginegal, Israel, and the Strategic Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and an active member of Rotary International, known for his commitment to public service and community development.
As he assumes office, CP Dantawaye Miller has pledged to consolidate existing security strategies, strengthen police-community relations, and ensure the safety and peace of all residents within the Federal Capital Territory.
The FCT Police Command has urged residents to continue their support and cooperation with the police in maintaining peace and security across the Territory.
