New CP Giwa,
Enugu State has a new Commissioner of Police as CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa officially takes over from AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, who was recently promoted and redeployed.
The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed Giwa’s appointment to DAILY GAZETTE on Tuesday.
A native of Paikoro, Niger State, CP Giwa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bayero University, Kano.
Since joining the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent in 1994, he has held various key positions across the country.
Giwa has served as Personal Assistant to a Commissioner of Police, Police Public Relations Officer in Gombe State, and Commanding Officer of No. 3 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron in Enugu.
His extensive experience includes leadership roles in PMF units in Calabar, Yola, and Owerri, as well as administrative positions at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He has also served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Jigawa State, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the FCT Command, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Operations in both Imo and Kaduna States.
Prior to his new role, he was the DCP overseeing Community Safety and Crime Prevention at the Force Headquarters.
CP Giwa played a significant role in security operations, serving as the Police Component Commander for Operation Whirl Punch in Kaduna, now part of the Joint Task Force in the North-West, codenamed Operation Fansan Yamma.
He has also acted as Commissioner of Police in both Imo and Kaduna States.
A seasoned officer, CP Giwa has undergone specialized training in combat and operational tactics, advanced detective work, and countering violent extremism.
His contributions to policing have earned him several awards, including commendations from the Inspector-General of Police and recognition for excellence in squadron leadership.
Married with children, CP Giwa enjoys physical exercise, table tennis, and basketball.
As he takes charge of the Enugu State Police Command, he has pledged to implement a proactive, professional, and community-friendly policing strategy in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
He has also called for public cooperation in ensuring the safety and security of Enugu State.
