Gobum assumes office as AIG Zone 11, promises open-door policy

By Richard Akintade, Osogbo

Assistance Inspector General of Police, Mukan Joseph Gobum, has resumed office as AIG In-Charge of Zone 11 Command, comprising of Oyo and Osun State Commands.

He promised an open door policy as he said community policing is the ultimate guide for the next policing strategy.

This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 11 Command, Osogbo, SP Ayeni Benjamin ANIPR.

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The statement said, AIG Mukan Joseph Gobum is from Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, Born on 21st June, 1962 in Amper Plateau State.

He graduated from the prestigious Amadu Bello University Zaria with BA (Hon.) History, and enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the 15th March, 1988.

“He attended several professional courses among which are Strategic Command Course, at Police Staff College Jos.
Train the Trainers Course at Police Staff College Jos, Diplomatic Protection Course at the American International Law Enforcement Academy, USA.

“He has served in several Police Strategic Commands and Formations, such as Divisional Crime Officer, O/C Patrol and Guard, Area Commander, AC CID, DC Operations and DC Admin. before he was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police in the year 2017, posted CP Border Patrol, served also as CP Special Fraud Unit, CP Airport Police Command, CP Bayelsa State Command and CP River State Command from where he was promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police and posted to Zone 8 Lokoja, Kogi State.

“He is a recipient of several Awards and Honors. An Alumnus of American International Law Enforcement Academy, USA. attended Peace Keeping Mission in Sudan, between 2007 and 2008, his strength and believe is in team work, proper planning and prayers to achieve a set goal”.

According to the statement, his hobbies are watching football, live matches and reading Bible while he is happily married with children.