The new FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale has assumed duty as the 33rd Commissioner of Police, FCT Command.

CP Adewale assures residents of his unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety of lives and property.

Adewale promise to foster a robust police-community relationship in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

He calls on residents to continue their support and cooperation with the Command as he leads the charge in making the Federal Capital Territory safer for all.

CP Adewale, who assumed duty, officially took over the leadership of the Command from AIG Olatunji Disu, on 26th March, 2025, following AIG Disu’s elevation and redeployment.

CP Adewale, an astute law enforcement officer with an illustrious career spanning over 30 years, brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and dedication to his new role.

Born on November 28, 1968, in Boripe LGA of Osun State, he enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography Education from the University of Ilorin.

Upon his enlistment, CP Adewale underwent training at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy, now in Wudil, Kano, before beginning his policing career at ‘D’ Divisional Headquarters, Oyo State Command. Since then, he has served in various capacities across different formations, including:

•COMPOL, Surveillance Squad, Akwa Ibom State Police Command

•2iC Commander, defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Akwa Ibom

•DPO, Ikeja, Oworonshoki, Owode Onirin, Alausa (Lagos), Tarka (Benue), and Yemetu (Oyo)

•ACP, Basic Training Wing, Police College Ikeja

•ACP, Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State

•ACP, Special Fraud Unit, Force CID, Abuja

•DCP, Airport Command, Lagos State

•DCP, Zonal CID, Zone 2, Lagos

A well-trained officer with expertise in tactical operations, community policing, crime investigation, and intelligence-led policing, CP Adewale has attended numerous professional courses, including:

•Citizenship and Leadership Training, Jos

•Junior & Strategic Leadership Command Courses, Jos & Abuja

•Tactical Leadership Command Course, Jaji, Kaduna

•Community Policing Field Trainers Course, Lagos

•FBI Scene of Crime Examination & Preservation Course

This is contained in a statement made available by FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.