PAAU Appoints New Chief Security Coordinator (CSC) To Strengthen Campus Security, Reassigns CSO

Following the adoption of the Report of the Committee on the June 11, 2026 Security Breach on Campus by the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University at its 403rd Regular Meeting held on Monday, 29 June 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has approved the appointment of retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Israel Sanni Ayegba as the new Chief Security Coordinator (CSC) with immediate effect.

The appointment forms part of the Committee ‘s recommendations which called for comprehensive restructuring of the security architecture aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering, improving security coordination and preventing future security breaches on campus.

CSP Ayegba is the second Chief Security Coordinator appointed in the history of the University; after Major M. J. Adama (rtd).

Consequently, the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Mr Emmanuel Onuh Attah is to, henceforth, report directly to the Chief Security Coordinator on all matters relating to the day-to-day management of security.

The new CSC is expected to develop a comprehensive security framework for the University, advise Management on appropriate security policies and strategies, coordinate security operations and ensure greater efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity in the institution’s security system.

CSP Ayegba brings over thirty-five years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force, with extensive experience in intelligence gathering, crime prevention, law enforcement, conflict management, and security administration.

During his illustrious career, he served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in several strategic divisions, including Obajana, Ankpa, Ogorimagongo, Wukari, Gembu, and Karim Lamido. He also served at the National Assembly as a Criminal Records and Intelligence Officer attached to the Senate Chamber, and was Personal Aide to two former Inspectors-General of Police, Alhaji Aliyu Attah and Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie.

CSP Ayegba participated in the African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan, where he received advanced international training in peacekeeping and security operations.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies obtained from Federal University Lokoja, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Security Studies from Kwararafa University, Wukari, and a Diploma in Public Administration.

Expressing confidence in the appointment, the Vice-Chancellor said the wealth of experience and expertise of the new Chief Security Coordinator would significantly enhance the University’s security system through intelligence-led policing, proactive surveillance, effective stakeholder engagement, and stronger collaboration with relevant security agencies.

Professor Usman reaffirmed Management’s commitment to implementing far-reaching security reforms to safeguard lives and property while preserving the University’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence and character development.

He further urged students to shun cultism and all other forms of criminality and to cooperate fully with the University’s renewed security framework in the collective interest of peace, safety, and uninterrupted academic activities.

The University Management also called on staff, students, and all members of the University community to extend their full cooperation and support to the Chief Security Coordinator in the discharge of his responsibilities.