Early Life and Education
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc+, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 14, Katsina, comprising Kaduna and Katsina State Commands, was born on December 27th, 1965, in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa attended Waziri Primary School, Minna, Niger State, for primary school certificate, and then proceeded to Government Secondary School, Kagara, Niger State. He continued his education at the College of Education Minna, and later attended Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
*Personal Life*
AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa is happily married and blessed with lovely children. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992.
*Career Highlights and Professional Experience*
AIG A.A. Musa has served the Nigeria Police Force in various capacities ranging from Investigation, Administration, and Operations. His expertise includes serving as a law instructor at the Police College, Maiduguri, Borno State. Key career highlights include:
– Serving as Patrol and Guard at the Central Police Station Aba, Abia State, from 1994 – 1996,
– Divisional Admin Officer, Ndiegoro Division, Abia State, 1997 – 2000,
– Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ibrahim Taiwo Division, Maiduguri, Borno State, 2008 – 2010,
– Division Police Officer (DPO) Kabalan Doki, Kaduna State, 2011 – 2012,
– He was 2IC OPS Kaduna State Command, 2013 – 2014,
– Working as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Zone 5, Benin, Edo State,
– Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, Zone 5, Benin, Edo State,
– Serving as the Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to former President Muhammadu Buhari, of blessed memory, before his promotion and subsequent deployment to Katsina State Command as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command.
– Being promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, he was deployed to Zone 14, Katsina, which comprises Katsina and Kaduna States.
*Training and International Experience*
AIG A.A. Musa has attended numerous courses within and outside the country. His experience includes peacekeeping operations for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (August 2000 to September 2001) and United Nations peacekeeping in Darfur, Southern Sudan (from October 2005). His hobbies include reading and playing tennis.
*Achievements as Commissioner of Police, Katsina State*
During his tenure as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Katsina State, AIG Abubakar Aliyu Musa made significant efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state. Key achievements include:
– *Elimination of Bandits*: Neutralising over seventy-seven (77) bandits, including some notorious terrorist leaders. For instance, in 2024 alone, the command eliminated over 40 bandits.
– *Rescue of Kidnap Victims*: Rescuing numerous people abducted by bandits, with over 319 kidnap victims rescued in 2024 alone.
– *Foiling Bandit Attacks*: Successfully foiling bandit attacks and plans through timely intelligence.
– *Recovery of Stolen Livestock and Weapons*: Recovering 3,500 stolen livestock and dangerous weapons, including 48 AK47 rifles and 2,250 rounds of ammunition.
– *Inter-Agency Collaboration*: Fostering strong cooperation between the police and other security agencies, leading to significant successes against terrorists.
*Officer Reform and Prosecution of Criminals*
AIG A.A. Musa focused on reforming police officers making sure the meet up with dynamism of policing in the state and ensuring the swift prosecution of criminals. This included:
– Organising special training courses for officers to enhance their capacity in combating crimes.
– Ensuring the promotion of deserving officers and emphasising adherence to rules and regulations.
– Conducting thorough investigations and collecting credible evidence to prosecute criminals effectively.
*Katsina State Government Commendation*
The Katsina state government acknowledged AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa’s immense contribution to restoring and maintaining lasting peace in the state.
*Current Role and Legacy*
As AIG in charge of Zone 14, AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc+, continues to demonstrate exemplary leadership, dedication and expertise, intensifying efforts in the fight against all forms of crime and criminality, especially against kidnapping and banditry, and fostering inter-agency collaboration.
*Conclusion*
In summary, AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc+, is a highly dedicated and experienced police officer who has made significant contributions to peace and security in Katsina and Nigeria in general. His legacy as a leader and his commitment to justice and community safety are noteworthy. We wish AIG Aliyu Abubakar Musa, psc+, all the best and continued success in his future endeavours. May God grant him the ability to continue contributing to the maintenance of peace, law, and order in Nigeria.
