THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the resumption of duty of its new Commissioner, Dantawaye Miller.

Miller is the 34th commissioner of police for the FCT, and the sixth to lead the city’s policing since December 2022.

Miller took over from Ajao Adewale, who has been redeployed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the new police chief resumed duty on Friday, October 17, pledging to consolidate existing security frameworks and strengthen community-police partnerships to ensure the safety of residents.

Born on October 15, 1971, in Afogo, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Miller joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent in May 2000. He holds degrees in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Ilorin, as well as a diploma in Business Administration from Kaduna State Polytechnic.

Over the years, he has served in various operational and command capacities, including Divisional Crime Officer in Yenagoa, Escort Commander to a former Vice President, Commanding Officer of the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) at the Presidential Villa, and Commissioner of Police in charge of Information Technology at Force Headquarters. Before his latest posting, he was the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State.

A seasoned officer with over two decades of service, Miller has attended several local and international courses on combat operations, counterterrorism, and leadership. He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of Rotary International.

Miller’s appointment comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the FCT, where residents have faced persistent threats from kidnappers, “one-chance” syndicates, and scavenger-linked gangs, particularly in Bwari, Kuje, Mpape, and Chikakore.

The ICIR reported rising insecurity in these areas despite previous police crackdowns and multiple directives from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to local council chairpersons to adopt more proactive measures.

On Monday, September 29, ARISE News confirmed the death of its anchor, reporter, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

In a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, on behalf of the station’s management, ARISE News expressed shock over the tragedy, describing her as “a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.”

Her death adds to a string of violent crimes that have unsettled Abuja in recent months.

An ICIR report in August detailed how the capital had been grappling with recurring cases of robberies, kidnappings, cult clashes, and one-chance attacks, despite police claims of improved security.

In Katampe and neighbouring Mpape, residents have long complained of being under siege from armed robbers, with reports of midnight invasions and violent street attacks.

In recent months, the outgoing police commissioner, Adewale, intensified efforts to curb insecurity through intelligence-driven operations. On October 7, Adewale ordered a renewed clampdown on uncompleted buildings and criminal hideouts across Abuja, while reiterating the ban on scavenging activities.

Despite such measures, investigations by The ICIR revealed that scavengers continued to operate across major districts, including Kubwa, Lugbe, and Jahi, often contributing to petty crimes and assaults.

The new FCT police commissioner has urged residents to support law enforcement by providing timely information and cooperate with the police to sustain peace across the capital.

The new commissioner said security is a shared responsibility. He also called on all residents to work closely with the police to ensure a safer FCT.

The ICIR reports that he is the sixth police commissioner for the FCT since December 2022.

The Police authority appointed Sadiq Abubakar on December 23, 2022, as the commissioner for the nation’s capital. He was succeeded by Haruna Garba on May 2, 2023.

On January 31, 2024, another commissioner, Benneth Igwe was named as the new commissioner for the nation’s capital.

He was replaced by Tunji Disu who was appointed on October 7, 2024. On March 26, 2025, Disu was redeployed and replaced by Ajao Adewale.