CP Naziru Abdulmajid, Assumes Office As The 43rd Commissioner Of Police In Borno State

By Daniel Dafe

“The Borno State Police Command is pleased to announce the assumption of duty by CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, as the 43rd Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command. CP Naziru Abdulmajid takes over from CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, psc, who retired from active service on 8th June, 2025.”

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday on the official X handle of the command.

CP Naziru Abdulmajid hails from Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (C/ASP), Course 19, on 16th August, 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Geography from the prestigious Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

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With about three decades of distinguished service, CP Abdulmajid is a highly motivated and purpose-driven law enforcement officer, known for his professionalism and dedication. He has served in various operational, investigative, and administrative capacities across the country, including:

• Conventional police duties in several state commands, notably Plateau, Katsina, Kano, Borno, and Lagos.
• ⁠Unit Commander, 36 PMF, Kebbi State
• ⁠Assistant Commissioner, State CID, Nasarawa State
• ⁠Area Commander, Hadejia, Jigawa State
• ⁠Commander, 24 PMF, Presidential escort, Abuja
• ⁠Deputy Commissioner, Department of Operations, Akwa Ibom State
• ⁠Deputy Commissioner, ‘X’ Squad, FCID Annex, Kaduna State.

Prior to his current appointment, CP Naziru Abdulmajid served as the Commissioner of Police (Admin), ICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

COURSES ATTENDED:

• Junior Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos
• Intermediate Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos
• Mobile Police Training, Gwoza

CP Naziru Abdulmajid is happily married and blessed with children.

“As he assumes office as the 43rd Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Abdulmajid has pledged to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security,” the statement concluded.