From Kamilu Lawal, Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of a new Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, as the 27th CP in the state.
Fage, who resumed office on Monday, March 30, 2026, was deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Rilwanu Disu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security across commands nationwide.
A native of Fage Local Government Area of Kano State, the new CP was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on June 10, 1994.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Bayero University Kano.
With over three decades of policing experience, Fage has served in various operational, investigative and administrative roles across Sokoto, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and Lagos states.
His career profile includes postings as Divisional Police Officer in several divisions, Officer Commanding strategic units, and senior roles such as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration. He also served as Deputy Commandant at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, before his latest deployment.
He has attended several professional courses, including the Advanced Detective Course and the Strategic Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College Jos.
The new CP, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, pledged to maintain peace and security in the state, while emphasising collaboration with stakeholders and the adoption of proactive strategies to tackle crime.
