Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the posting of Salisu Fago as the new Commissioner of Police, Niger State, following the retirement of his predecessor, Adamu Elleman.

In a statement issued on Monday, the PSC said the approval followed an interview conducted by its Standing Committee on Police Matters, chaired by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Taiwo Lakanu.

Mr Lakanu represented the Chairman of the Commission, Hashimu Argungu, during the exercise.

The PSC chairman urged the incoming commissioner to remain politically neutral and develop effective strategies, including intelligence-led and community-based policing, to combat crime and maintain peace and security in Niger State.

Mr Fago enl...