The Federal Capital Territory police command has announced the resumption of duty by Commissioner of Police Dantawaye Miller as its 34th Commissioner, following the redeployment of his predecessor, CP Ajao Adewale, to another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
In a statement released on Friday, October 17, 2025, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, described CP Miller as a seasoned law enforcement officer with over two decades of dedicated service across various command and operational formations.
According to Adeh, the new police boss has pledged to consolidate on the existing security frameworks in the territory while fostering closer collaboration between residents and the police for improved safety.
“As he assumes office as the 34th Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Miller has promised to build on existing security structures, strengthen community-police partnerships, and ensure the protection of lives and property within the capital city,” Adeh stated.
She urged residents to support the police in its collective effort to maintain peace and security across the territory.
Born on October 15, 1971, in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Miller is the son of the late Deputy Commissioner of Police, Gajere Dantawaye. He joined the Nigeria Police Force in May 2000 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and began his career in Bayelsa State in 2002.
Over the years, he has served in several key positions, including Acting Aide-de-Camp to a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Escort Commander to a former Vice President, Chief Security Officer at the Ministry of Petroleum, and Commanding Officer of MOPOL 24 attached to the Presidential Villa.
Miller has also held positions as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in the FCT Command, Area Commander in Adamawa State, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Yobe and Edo States. Before his redeployment to Abuja, he served as the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State and was also in charge of Information Technology at the Force Headquarters.
The FCT Police Command, regarded as one of the most strategic formations in the country, is responsible for safeguarding the nation’s seat of power, diplomatic missions, and other critical national assets.
