The Plateau State Police Command is pleased to announce the assumption of duty of CP Faniyan Ayodeji, as the 47th Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command.

CP Faniyan Ayodeji takes over the leadership of the Command with over three decades of meritorious service, strategic leadership experience and proven expertise in crime fighting, peacekeeping, investigation and internal security.

Born on 8th February, 1967, CP Faniyan holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours Degree in Zoology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Master’s Degree in Security and Strategic Studies (MSSS) from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Course 18, in 1994, and graduated as the Overall Best Cadet in Academics.

According to a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, CP Ayodeji is a Fellow of the National Defence College (FDC) and attended several strategic and professional courses, including Higher Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the National Defence College, Abuja, Tactical Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos and Strategic Leadership Course at the National Institute of Police Studies.

The statement added that CP Ayodeji has served in several operational, investigative and administrative capacities within and outside the Nigeria Police Force, some of which includes Commander, Nigerian Contingent, United Nations Peacekeeping Mission, South Sudan — 2015–2017; Team Leader, IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC), Investigations, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City — 2023–2025 and Commissioner of Police, Administration, Nigeria Police Force Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd., Lagos.

He also served meritoriously on United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Timor-Leste and South Sudan, where he earned multiple commendations for professionalism, dedication to duty and the protection of civilians.

CP Ayodeji is a security professional, peace builder and advocate of modern Policing. His leadership philosophy is anchored on discipline, integrity, community partnership, respect for human rights and an unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.

“As the 47th Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji is here to build on the achievements of previous administrations, strengthen Police – Community relations and consolidate ongoing efforts towards ensuring that Plateau State remains safe and secure for all residents.

“The Plateau State Police Command therefore solicits the support and cooperation of the Government, Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Youth Organisations, Community Leaders, Civil Society Organisations, the Media and all well meaning residents of Plateau State in the collective effort to sustain peace, security and public safety across the State,” the statement stressed.