The Inspector General of Police in obvious commitment to his policing agenda of Ethical Regeneration, Restoration of professional standards, enhancement of anti-corruption drive, and delivery of quality service to the generality of Nigerians has continued to put round pegs in round holes. This was again made manifest with the recent deployment of a vibrant and thoroughbred officer, AIG Adebowale Williams, as the new AIG Zone 7, Abuja.
According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 7, Abuja, DSP Mustapha B. Abdulkadir, said that he succeeds AIG Aliyu Garba who recently retired from service statutorily.
The new AIG was born on the 28th of January, 1966. He hails from Akure South LGA Ondo State. He is a fellow of the National Defense College. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Political Science, a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution, and a (Bachelor of Law degree) LL.B in Law. He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the 18th of May, 1992.Â
The AIG has served in different capacities across the country in the areas of Administration, Crime Management, Intelligence, investigation, Public
Safety, Operations, and Public Relations.
In the course of his career, the AIG has held many strategic positions in the force, including but not limited to the following;
-Police Public Relations Officer Enugu State Command
-Commander Special Enquiry Bureau, Force Headquarters
-Area Commander Kontagora, Niger State
-Member IGP Special Investigation Unit
-Staff Officer attached to Federal Operations Department, Force HQ
-Director Professional Studies, Police Staff College, Jos Plateau State.
-CP Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Gombe (in charge of
North-East)
-Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command and many more.
The AIG is credited for his reputation in leadership and operational prowess internationally across the security orbit, evident upon this was his special recommendation draft to perform key operational peace-keeping mission functions at Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and East Timor.
The new AIG is a recipient of many awards and commendations for excellence and meritorious service, both at home and abroad.
He solicits for maximum support and cooperation of the general public in FCT and Niger State as he sets to sustain the prevailing peace and stability in the Zone.
