The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced the resumption of CP Dantawaye Miller as the 34th Commissioner of Police for the Command.
Miller officially assumed office on Friday, October 17, 2025, taking over from CP Ajao Adewale, who was redeployed for another strategic role by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the new Commissioner pledged to strengthen ongoing security initiatives and promote stronger ties between the police and residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
*“As he assumes duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Miller has pledged to build on existing security frameworks, strengthen community-police partnerships, and ensure the safety and security of all residents within the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Command calls on residents to continue to support the police in its collective effort to maintain peace and security across the FCT,”* the statement read in part.
Adeh described Miller as an experienced and accomplished officer with more than two decades of dedicated service across different commands and operational units in the country.
*“Born on October 15, 1971, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Miller is the son of the late DCP Gajere Dantawaye.
“Enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in May 2000 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, Miller began his career in Bayelsa State in 2002. He has since served in several sensitive and leadership roles, including Acting Aide-de-Camp to a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Escort Commander to a former Vice President, Chief Security Officer at the Ministry of Petroleum, and Commanding Officer of MOPOL 24 attached to the Presidential Villa.
“He also previously held positions as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in the FCT Command, Area Commander in Adamawa State, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Yobe and Edo States, and Commissioner of Police in charge of Information Technology at the Force Headquarters. Before his redeployment to Abuja, he served as the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command,”* the statement added.
The FCT Command remains one of the most strategic and sensitive police formations in Nigeria, with the responsibility of securing the nation’s capital, diplomatic missions, and key national assets.
In recent months, the territory has faced increased security challenges despite continuous police efforts to safeguard lives and property.
With CP Miller’s assumption of office, expectations are high that his leadership will introduce fresh strategies, renewed commitment, and decisive action to restore public confidence and strengthen safety across the Federal Capital Territory.
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