The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has decorated ACP Mansir Bako following his promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, during a ceremony held on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the State Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna.
The decoration was performed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Aminu Garba, with assistance from DCP Yakubu Isah. CP Elleman congratulated ACP Bako on his promotion and commended him for his dedication, professionalism and commitment to public service, urging him to sustain the tempo of hard work as higher responsibilities come with higher rank.
In his response, ACP Mansir Bako expressed appreciation to the Inspector General of Police for prioritising officers’ welfare and for finding him worthy of promotion. He also thanked the Police Service Commission for the consideration and lauded the leadership and mentorship of the Commissioner of Police, which he said had contributed to improved performance within the Command.
ACP Bako hails from Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State and was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 15 August 2002. He has served in various operational and administrative capacities, including O/C Anti-Robbery at CPS Onitsha, 2i/c 15 PMF Kwara State, and multiple DPO postings across Niger State.
He also served as CSP Admin, 2i/c DOPS and O/C Narcotics at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Minna. He was later redeployed to Rivers State Police Command, where he served as DPO Eleme, before returning to Niger State as DPO Tudun-Wada Division.
Following his promotion, ACP Mansir Bako has been redeployed as Area Commander, Naka, Benue State Police Command. He is married with four children and enjoy football and travelling.
