Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd) is a Nigerian Policeman and former Inspector General of Police. He was appointed in 2012[1] to succeed Hafiz Ringim and was succeeded by Suleiman Abba in 2014.[2][3] He is currently the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of council Al-Hikma University, Ilorin[4] and also the President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI).[5]
Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar | |
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| 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 AbubakarNafisat 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 |
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.[6]