Dantawaye Miller has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
He succeeded Ajao Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
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Born on 15 October 1971 into the family of the late DCP Gajere Dantawaye, Miller hails from Afogo in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He began his primary education at St. Williams Primary School, Ilorin, Kwara State, before transferring to Nuhu Primary School, Kankiya, Katsina State.
He later attended Government College, Katsina, and subsequently Federal Government College, Enugu, where he obtained his Senior School Certificate in 1989.
Miller holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Kaduna State Polytechnic, Zaria; a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and a Master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
He enlisted in the police force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (Course 20) in May 2000.
Upon completing his training and passing-out parade in 2001, he was posted to the Bayelsa State Police Command in January 2002 to commence his policing career.
Throughout his illustrious career, Miller has served in various strategic and command capacities across the country.
His appointments include: Divisional Crime Officer, ‘A’ Division, Yenagoa; acting aide-de-camp to the then governor of Bayelsa State; escort commander to the then vice president; chief security officer, Ministry of Petroleum; commanding officer, MOPOL 24 – Presidential Villa; and escort commander to the then president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), FCT Police Command; Area Commander, Karewa, Adamawa State; Assistant Commissioner (CID), Oyo State Command; Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Yobe and Edo State Commands; and later as Commissioner of Police, Information Technology (IT), Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Before his current posting, he was the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command.
A consummate professional, Miller has attended several local and international courses, including the Combat Operations and Counter-Terrorism Course in Gwoza, Maiduguri; Leadership Training at Shere Hills, Jos; VVIP Protection Course in Ginegal, Israel; and the Strategic Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and an active member of Rotary International, widely respected among Rotarians across Nigeria.
Miller is passionate about policing, innovation, and community safety.
He enjoys reading, music, driving, and travelling. A devout Christian, he is happily married and blessed with children.
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Upon assuming duty, Miller pledged to build on existing security frameworks, strengthen community–police partnerships, and ensure the safety and security of all residents within the FCT.
The command also urged residents to continue supporting the police in their collective efforts to maintain peace and security across the territory.
