| Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In office 2012–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Hafiz Ringim |
| Succeeded by | Suleiman Abba |
| Assistant Inspector General of Police | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 2000–2008 | |
| Deputy Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 1995–2000 | |
| Assistant Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1960 Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Zarah Bunu Abubakar |
| Children | Jamil Mohammed Abubakar
Abdulrasheed Md Abubakar Nafisat Md Abubakar 16th Inspector General of Police |
| Education | Gusau township Primary School |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos, NIPSS |
| Occupation | Police Officer |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFR), NPM, mni |
| Nickname | MD |
Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd) is a Nigerian Policeman and former Inspector General of Police. He was appointed in 2012 to succeed Hafiz Ringim and was succeeded by Suleiman Abba in 2014. He is currently the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of council Al-Hikma University, Ilorin and also the President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI).
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.
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.
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