by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The 47th Commissioner of Police to Plateau State, CP Faniyan Ayodeji, has resumed duty at the Police Headquarters, Plateau State Police Command Jos.
CP Faniyan Ayodeji took over from former CP Bassey Ewah to assume 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.
A Fellow of the National Defence College (FDC), CP Faniyan has attended several strategic and professional courses, including Higher Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the National Defence College, Abuja; Tactical Leadership, Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, and Strategic Leadership Course at the National Institute of Police Studies.
CP Faniyan has served in several operational, investigative and administrative capacities within and outside the Nigeria Police Force, some of which include: 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 Faniyan 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 Faniyan is in Plateau to build on the achievements of previous administrations, strengthen Police-Community relations and to 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.