Nigeria Police Force: A List of 36 State Commissioners

The police force is divided into 36 State commands and the Federal Capital Territory, grouped into 17 zones and 8 administrative organs.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a rich history dating back to 1820. Here is a brief overview:

– 1820: The British colonial government established the first police force in Nigeria, known as the “Consular Guard”.
– 1861: The British government formed the “Hausa Constabulary” to maintain law and order in the northern regions.
– 1896: The “Lagos Police Force” was established to serve the southern regions.
– 1906: The “Northern and Southern Protectorates Police” were merged to form the “Nigeria Police Force”.
– 1914: The NPF became a national force, responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Nigeria.
– 1920s-1950s: The NPF underwent significant modernization and expansion, with increased training and equipment.
– 1954: The “Nigeria Police Ordinance” was enacted, establishing the NPF as a centralized force.
– 1960: Nigeria gained independence, and the NPF became a national institution.
– 1970s-1980s: The NPF faced challenges during the Nigerian Civil War and subsequent military regimes.
– 1990s-present: The NPF has continued to evolve, with efforts to improve training, equipment, and community policing.

Today, the Nigeria Police Force is a federal agency responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, and preventing crime.

Here is a list of the 36 State Commissioners of Police in Nigeria:

1. Abia State – Janet Agbede
2. Adamawa State – Olugbenga Adeyanju
3. Akwa Ibom State – Andrew Amiengheme
4. Anambra State – Ewaochukwu Nwodibo
5. Bauchi State – Lawal Jimeta
6. Bayelsa State – Ben Okolo
7. Benue State – Mukaddas Garba
8. Borno State – Abdu Umar
9. Cross River State – Aminu Alhassan
10. Delta State – Ari Mohammed
11. Ebonyi State – Philip Maku
12. Edo State – Johnson Kokumo
13. Ekiti State – Asuquo Amba
14. Enugu State – Ahmad Abdurrahman
15. Gombe State – Ishola Babaita
16. Imo State – Isaac Akinmoyede
17. Jigawa State – Aliyu Tafida
18. Kaduna State – Umar Muri
19. Kano State – Habu Sani
20. Katsina State – Sanusi Buba
21. Kebbi State – Garba Danjuma
22. Kogi State – Ayuba Ede
23. Kwara State – Kayode Egbetokun
24. Lagos State – Hakeem Odumosu
25. Nasarawa State – Bola Longe
26. Niger State – Adamu Usman
27. Ogun State – Edward Ajogun
28. Ondo State – Bolaji Ogunseye
29. Osun State – Johnson Kokumo
30. Oyo State – Shina Olukolu
31. Plateau State – Isaac Akinmoyede
32. Rivers State – Joseph Mukan
33. Sokoto State – Sani Kaoje
34. Taraba State – Alhassan Aminu
35. Yobe State – Yahaya Abubakar
36. Zamfara State – Abutu Yaro

Please note that this list is subject to change as new appointments are made.