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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Dr Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, as the new State Commandant of the Community Protection Guards, CPG.
The Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, disclosed the appointment, which takes immediate effect.
He said the governor has also directed a comprehensive overhaul of the Community Protection Guards to address operational and administrative challenges affecting the agency’s performance and service delivery.
In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Suleman Ahmad Tudu, said Dalijan brings over three decades of experience in policing, security management and leadership, with expertise in community engagement and counter-terrorism operations.
Dalijan previously served as Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State between 2023 and 2025.
He also held several strategic positions nationwide, including Police Component Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East, Deputy Commandant of the Police College Kaduna, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Rivers State, and Coordinator of Operation Restore Peace in the South-South.
Until his retirement in June 2025, he was the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Counter-Terrorism at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Governor Lawal expressed confidence that Dalijan’s familiarity with Zamfara’s security challenges and terrain would help reposition the Community Protection Guards to effectively carry out their mandate in line with his administration’s rescue agenda.
The governor also commended the immediate past commandant for his service to the state, prayed for his speedy recovery and assured him of the government’s continued support.
Zamfara: Gov Lawal appoints retired AIG Dalijan as CPG commandant
