Born on July 10th, 1957, Hashimu Salihu Argungu commenced his journey in the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP in 1984, retiring in 2016 with the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). With over 32 years of experience in policing and security, Argungu boasts an impressive academic background, including a Master of Laws (LL.M), Barrister at Law (B.L), Bachelor of Law (LL.B), Bachelor of Arts Education (B.A.ED), Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E), and Grade II Teachers’ Certificate.

His professional development includes participation in various courses such as Policy and Strategic Studies at NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, and an International Banking Laundering Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centre, Gaborone, Botswana. Additionally, he completed a Public Corruption Certificate Course with the U.S. Department of Justice, a Higher Management Certificate Course at ASCON, Lagos, and an Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.

Argungu held significant roles within the Nigeria Police Force, including Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Training and Development; Assistant Inspector-General of Police at Zone 5 Command Headquarters in Benin; and Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Ogun State, and Airport Command, Ikeja, Lagos. He also served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Legal and Prosecution Services at FCID FHQ Abuja, and as Head of the Investigation Department (HOD) at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Abuja, on secondment.”

“Argungu’s expertise extends beyond his operational roles, as he is a regular presenter at various national and state summits, delivering lectures on Security, Investigation and Intelligence, Leadership, Professional Ethics, and Codes of Conduct. Notable among these events is his participation as a lead discussant at the Lagos-Kano Economic & Investment Summit 2018 and as a discussant at the 2nd Annual Retreat for the Sokoto State Government Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

With his rich and impressive profile and vast experience in both the public and private sectors, there is no doubt about his capacity to bring much-needed change and reform to the Police Service Commission. With support from stakeholders, including government officials, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations, DIG Hashimu Argungu is poised to lead the PSC with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to improving the effectiveness and accountability of the Nigerian Police Force.