President Muhammadu Buhari this morning announced the retirement of Dr Ade Abolurin as Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the appointment of Mr Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu as his successor.
A presidential statement said Mr Muhammadu’s appointment takes effect immediately.
An Assistant Commandant-General of the NSCDC before his new appointment, Mr Muhammadu hails from Muye in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
He holds a B.Sc degree in Sociology from the University of Sokoto and a Masters degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
•Photo shows former NSCDC boss, Ade Abolurin.
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