Sokoto Police Mourns DCP

The Sokoto State Police Command is mourning the loss of its Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Kabir Abdu, who passed away after a prolonged illness. The senior officer died while receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, where he had been admitted since December 12, 2025.180

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, described the late DCP as a highly dedicated, disciplined, and selfless officer who greatly contributed to security and stability in Sokoto State. “DCP Kabir Abdu was an outstanding officer whose service left a lasting impact on policing and public safety in the state,” Musa said in a statement.

The Command extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, praying that Almighty Allah grants the departed soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and fortitude to the bereaved family.

DCP Abdu served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in Sokoto State, coordinating security strategies, crime prevention, and operational responses in the region. His tenure saw sustained efforts to curb banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.

Colleagues described him as a firm but professional officer known for discipline, operational diligence, and close collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders. His death comes as the Nigeria Police Force grapples with personnel losses due to illness, operational hazards, and internal security challenges nationwide.