CP Fidelis Ogarabe returns to Enugu as Police Commissioner, bringing years of experience as a former gubernatorial Chief Security Officer and senior police investigator.
ENUGU — Commissioner of Police Fidelis Ndubuisi Ogarabe has returned to Enugu State as the new Commissioner of Police, bringing considerable familiarity with the state’s security landscape and political-administrative environment. His deployment by the Police Service Commission (PSC) comes at a time when residents are looking to the police for stronger crime prevention, improved public safety and more effective security coordination.
The PSC approved Ogarabe’s posting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following interviews conducted to assess the fitness and suitability of senior officers for their new assignments. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, who confirmed that Ogarabe would head the Enugu State Police Command.
Ogarabe’s return is significant because Enugu is not an unfamiliar territory to him. He previously served as Chief Security Officer to former governors Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, reportedly spanning three consecutive terms between 2007 and 2023. This extensive exposure to the state’s political and security environment gives him an advantage in understanding its institutional dynamics and local security concerns.
Beyond his gubernatorial security assignments, Ogarabe has also held operational positions within the Enugu Police Command, including service at the State Criminal Investigation Department. His experience in criminal investigation, alongside his subsequent responsibilities at the Force Criminal Investigation Department and INTERPOL Annex in Lagos, provides a combination of local knowledge and broader investigative exposure.
These credentials offer a credible foundation for his new assignment. Familiarity with Enugu’s communities, institutions and security networks could help facilitate intelligence gathering, inter-agency cooperation and more responsive policing. However, such advantages will depend on how effectively he translates his experience into measurable improvements in crime prevention, investigation and public confidence.
The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, affirmed the deployment as consistent with Section 215(1)(b) of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers the Commission to appoint Commissioners of Police for state commands and the Federal Capital Territory. Represented by Board Member Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, the Chairman said the officers were found worthy in learning and character following the assessment process.
As Ogarabe assumes command, expectations will centre on tackling criminal activities, strengthening intelligence-led policing, improving police-community relations and ensuring professional conduct among officers. Enugu residents will also expect a command that responds promptly to security threats while respecting citizens’ rights and maintaining impartiality in the discharge of its duties.
His return therefore presents both an opportunity and a test. Ogarabe’s previous service in Enugu gives him a head start in understanding the state, but his success will ultimately be judged by tangible security outcomes, public trust and the ability of the command to deliver a safer environment for residents and businesses in line with the security vision of the Enugu State Government.
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