Isa Salisu
Security Expert
Humanitarian Hub Damasak, Mobbar Borno State. ,Borno
Summary
Experienced Field Security Associate currently deployed in Damasak as a UNDSS FSA since 28 July 2020, also a Nigerian Army veteran with 31 years of service, retiring as Master Warrant Officer. Skilled in security and military supervision, specializing in handling classified information and ensuring the safety of UN personnel and assets. Successfully managed security incidents and facilitated staff relocation due to increased attacks. Spearheaded the reopening of operations in Damasak, Mobbar LGA. Prior experience includes military intelligence and presidential bodyguard roles, providing expertise in VIP protection, security screening, and premises security.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE
UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY
Damasak, Maiduguri
07.2020 - Current
- Assists the FSCO in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in my AOR that may affect the operations of UNSMS personnel and other humanitarians.
- I also maintain the Security Plan, updating the staff list. I prepared the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments, and STIs including providing security support to UNHAS AirOps in the AOR.
- Others are Updating fire safety and emergency relocation/evacuation plans.
- Assisting the FSCO in monitoring compliance with the arrangements of the Security Risk Management Measures (SRMMs) established for the AoR.
- Also assists with the compilation of data required for the SRM Self-Assessment
REGIMENTAL SERGENT MAJOR/INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
17 MILITARY INTELLIGECE REGIMENT
Katsina
06.2020 - 07.2020
- I was the Regimental Sergent Major of the Unit, my duties covers maintaining discipline, regimentation, and providing induction training for the newly posted officers and soldiers into the unit.
- I also coordinate security patrols, access control security, deployment and close supervision of security guards within and outside the Barracks.
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
231 BATTALION (OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE)
Biu, Borno state
11.2017 - 06.2020
- I was the Officer in Charge of the 231 Battalion Intelligence Cell. My duties are to monitor, supervise and coordinate activities in the Unit's Operations Room (Ops room), including receiving and transmitting radio communications as well as security situation reports from various military units under command.
- I am also involved in the logging of security incidents, preparation of battle maps and conduct of security briefings to senior military officers.
- I also coordinate security escorts for senior military officers.
- In addition, I also monitor and report on Boko Haram activities and provide early warning type of information on the activities of the militant group.
- In the course of my duty, I recruited 12 potential intelligence operatives and deployed them for surveillance duties, access control duties, information gathering among others under my supervisory.
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Ilorin, Kwara State
08.2013 - 11.2017
- I was the Officer in Charge of Intelligence cell with 20 soldiers under my supervision, at the Nigerian Army School of Education Ilorin from 2013 to 2017.
- My duties were to monitor, supervise and coordinate Unit Security activities, these include radio communications such as receiving and transmitting security situation reports. receiving and recording information on Log sheets, Intelligence gathering, and Conference Security.
- Other duties include the coordination of security in Sobi Barracks as well as organizing security lectures and training for barracks residents and Nigerian Army personnel.
ESCORT COMMANDER
DIRECTOR MILITARY INTELLIGECE
Abuja
11.2012 - 08.2013
- I was the Escort Commander to the Director of Military Intelligence (DMI) from 2012 to 2013.
- My duties were to protect and ensure the safety of the Director throughout the period of his appointment.
- I also coordinated his convoy security such as the use of Radio communications, route charts and watch of personnel on the convoy. During the period under review, my security coordination skills and expertise contributed significantly to the safety of the Director, Military Intelligence.
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
JOINT TASKS FORCES, OPERATION FULO SHEILD
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
08.2010 - 11.2012
- I was the Officer in Charge of the Intelligence Cell Joint Tasks Force from 2010 to 2012. My duties are to monitor, supervise and coordinate Unit Operational Room (Ops room), these include radio communications such as receiving and transmitting security situation reports on militants activities. receiving and recording information on Log sheets, battle map marking, and briefings from the map.
- other duties include coordinating security in the Barracks, security escorts, and watching personnel during preliminary investigations and transfer of Militants to Higher Command among other tasks by the JTF Commander.
- The Headquarters Joint Tasks Force recorded significant achievement in the efforts to reduce the incidence of pipeline vandalization, militancy and insecurity in the Niger Delta Region as a result of my regular and detailed security reports.
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
1 DIVISION INTELLIGENCE GROUP, NIGERIAN ARMY
Kaduna, Kaduna state
11.2009 - 08.2010
- I served as Intelligence Operative in 1 Division Intelligence Group Kaduna from 2009 to 2010.
- My duties were to monitor, supervise and coordinate the Units Operations Room (Ops room), these include radio communications such as receiving and receiving and transmitting security situation reports. receiving and recording information on Log sheets, battle map marking and briefings from the situation map.
- other duties include to coordinate security in the Barracks resulting in successful administrations and Operations of the Unit as well as maintaining a secured environment in the barracks.
PROTECTION FORCES
UNITED NATION AFRICAN MISION IN DAFUR (UNAMID)
El-Geneina, West Dafur
04.2009 - 11.2009
- I was the section commander of the protection forces in level 2 Hospital El-Geneina, West Dafur in 2009 where I supervised 23 staff members.
- My duties were to protect Staff of level 2 Hospital UNAMID. Other duties include administrative patrols, Intelligence gathering and reports writing.
- I also received a UNAMID Award for the good work.
BODYGUARD/INTELLIGENCE OPERATOR
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, NIGERIAN ARMY
Abuja
07.2007 - 04.2009
- I was a Body Guard to chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army from 2007 to 2009 were we worked as a team. Our duties were to protect the Chief Of Army Staff Nigerian Army.
- Other activities includes Technical operations such as Radio Communications, Technical sweepings with aids of Explosives Vapor Detectors, escorting duties etc.
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
AFRICAN MISSION IN SUDAN
El-Geneina, West Dafur
08.2006 - 07.2007
- As the OIC Intelligence cell, NIBATT 9, African Mission in Sudan Sector 3 EL-Geneina, Darfur from 2006 to 2007.
- My duties are to monitor, supervise 12 soldiers and coordinate NIBATT 9 Operational Room (Ops room), these include radio communications such as receiving and transmitting security situation reports. receiving and recording information on Log sheets, battle map marking and briefings from the map.
- other duties include coordinating security in the Camp, security escorts and watch of personnel.
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
33 INTELLIGENCE DETACHMENT, NIGERIAN ARMY
Bauchi, Bauchi state
08.2000 - 08.2006
- I served as Intelligence Operative in 33 Intelligence Detachment Bauchi from 2000 to 2006Cell.
- My duties included monitoring, supervising and coordinating the Units Operations Room (Ops room).
- I was also responsible for security in the barracks, reporting on security breaches and making recommendations on how to improve security of Nigerian Army personnel and their dependents in the barracks. During the period of my service, I was able to successfully implement new measures to ensure the safety of Nigerian Army personnel and their families in the barracks.
PRESIDENTIAL BODYGUARD
PRESIDENCY
Abuja
11.1993 - 08.2000
- I was the team leader of the technical team in the Presidency from 1995 to 2000 where I worked as a member of a team responsible for protecting the Nigerian Head of State.
- Our primary duties were to protect the Head of State and Commander in Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Other activities include Technical operations such as Radio Communications, Technical sweepings with the aid of Explosives Vapor Detectors as well as the performance of escort duties for the Head of State and visiting world leaders resulting in the successful conducts of duties that ensured the safety of the President and the first family as well as visiting high profile individuals.
COUTER INTELLIGENCE OPERATOR
NIGERIAN ARMY INTELLIGENCE CORPS
Lagos, Lagos state
01.1989 - 11.1993
- I was a Counter Intelligence Operative. My duties were Intelligence gathering, processing, evaluation, and dissemination of information.
- Other duties included report writing. I successful discharge of my duties, resulting in successful counter- terrorism operations from 1989 through 1993.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Developed intelligence assessments for high-level government officials and stakeholders.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Acted as a team leader in group tasks, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing tasks from start to finish.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Maiduguri, Borno State 09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Ilorin, Kwara State 05.2014 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
ABUBAKAR TATARI ALI POLYTECHNIC
Bauchi 09.2003 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kazaure, Jigawa State 09.1980 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
Kudu Primary School
Kazaure, Jigawa State 09.1974 - 06.1980
Skills
Safety and security
Accomplishments
I am a retired Master Warrant Officer in the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps and currently the UNDSS FSA working in Damasak, Borno NEA, Nigeria. I am motivated to work for the United Nations. I have 31 years of supervisory experience in security and military duties, including collecting, storing, processing, and disseminating sensitive and classified security information. I also have extensive experience in the protection of High-Profile Individuals. My current work in Damasak involves ensuring the safety and security of UN personnel, assets, and programs. During my career in the UN, I have managed security incidents and provided required assistance for the successful relocation of all Staff members from Damasak to Maiduguri because of the BH-ISWAP attacks in April 2021. I also provided support for the successful resumption of humanitarian operations including the re-opening of the humanitarian hub in Damasak on 9 February 2022.
Another achievement in the military, I have worked in sensitive offices and units, thereby, making me familiar with the handling of classified materials and at the same time recognizing the importance of timely dissemination of accurate security- related information to decision-makers. I worked at Headquarters 5 Nigerian Army Intelligence Group, Lagos from 1989 to 1994 as a military Intelligence Operative. I worked at the Presidential Villa Abuja from 1994 to 2000 as a Presidential bodyguard, where I was exposed to several aspects of security duties, including, VIP protection, conference security, security screening of visitors, and issuing of identity cards as well as premises security. I also believe that I have the required qualifications to function effectively as a Field Security Associate in Tehran, Iran (FSA), having worked and manage as an Intelligence Operative, Special Forces, and Bodyguard.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - Current
FIELD SECURITY ASSOCIATE
UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY
07.2020 - Current
REGIMENTAL SERGENT MAJOR/INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
17 MILITARY INTELLIGECE REGIMENT
06.2020 - 07.2020
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
231 BATTALION (OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE)
11.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
05.2014 - 08.2017
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
08.2013 - 11.2017
ESCORT COMMANDER
DIRECTOR MILITARY INTELLIGECE
11.2012 - 08.2013
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
JOINT TASKS FORCES, OPERATION FULO SHEILD
08.2010 - 11.2012
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
1 DIVISION INTELLIGENCE GROUP, NIGERIAN ARMY
11.2009 - 08.2010
PROTECTION FORCES
UNITED NATION AFRICAN MISION IN DAFUR (UNAMID)
04.2009 - 11.2009
BODYGUARD/INTELLIGENCE OPERATOR
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, NIGERIAN ARMY
07.2007 - 04.2009
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
AFRICAN MISSION IN SUDAN
08.2006 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
ABUBAKAR TATARI ALI POLYTECHNIC
09.2003 - 09.2005
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIVE
33 INTELLIGENCE DETACHMENT, NIGERIAN ARMY
08.2000 - 08.2006
PRESIDENTIAL BODYGUARD
PRESIDENCY
11.1993 - 08.2000
COUTER INTELLIGENCE OPERATOR
NIGERIAN ARMY INTELLIGENCE CORPS
01.1989 - 11.1993
High School Diploma -
GOVERNMENT DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.1980 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
Kudu Primary School
09.1974 - 06.1980