Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd) is a Nigerian Policeman and former Inspector General of Police. He was appointed in 2012[1] to succeed Hafiz Ringim and was succeeded by Suleiman Abba in 2014.[2][3] He is currently the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of council Al-Hikma University, Ilorin[4] and also the President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI).[5]
Early life
Abubakar was born in Gusau, a city of then Sokoto State, which is also the capital of today Zamfara State. The firstborn of a family of many, his father is an Islamic scholar and farmer.[6]
References
- ^ "New IGP succeeds Ringim". Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "Abba Police go Police come". dailyindependentnig.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "List of Inspector General of Police in Nigeria". the-nigeria.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "MEMBERS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin".
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/aani-president-calls-for-precaution-against-covid-19/
- ^ "Ex-IGP Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar (5 May 1960)". Nation Builders at 60. Retrieved 22 June 2022.