Skilled Security Specialist highly effective at screening and profiling people, conduct of investigations and security management analyst. Dedicated and resourceful professional with advanced observational, conflict-management and problem-solving abilities developed over 15 years of experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Defence Intelligence Agency
01.2009 - Current
Officer in Charge - DIA Office, 7 Military Intelligence Brigade, Counter Insurgency (COIN) Operations
Defence Intelligence Agency
01.2019 - 12.2023
Coordinating with relevant sources and security Agencies on Intelligence related matters in support of counter insurgency (COIN) operations
Planning and execution of intelligence and counter intelligence operations in Nigeria in support of COIN operations
Rendition of daily, weekly and monthly situation reports on security update in the North East to HQ DIA
Ensuring control and proper dissemination of classified matters
Reporting to the commander COIN operations North East
Other duties as directed by the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI)
Head Investigations/DIA Representative
Joint Investigation Center (JIC)
01.2019 - 12.2023
Supervision of Investigation on Terrorism Cases in line with Transitional Justice System
Supervision of profiling of all categories of terrorism suspects in the JIC
Management of day-to-day activities of the facility and assist in budgetary allocations
Conduct of transfer of various categories of processed terrorism suspects to ASA for further action
Officer in-Charge
Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC)
01.2016 - 12.2023
Coordinating OPSC duties in the North East Nigeria
Liaison with relevant stakeholders such as UN Agencies, Military and Local Authorities on OPSC matters in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States
Coordinating the movement of repentant Boko-Haram ex-combatants for deradicalization and rehabilitation in the OPSC camp, Malan Sidi, Gombe State
Conduct of strategic communication efforts with partners on OPSC matters
Other duties assigned by the Coordinator OPSC
National Youth Service Corps
01.2007 - 12.2008
Education
Post Graduate Diploma Management - undefined
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bsc - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Zaria, Kaduna
01.1998 - 01.2006
West African Examination Council - undefined
Government Secondary School Jos
Jos, Plateau
01.1996 - 01.1998
West African Examination Council - undefined
Air force Military School Jos
Jos, Plateau
01.1991 - 01.1996
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Air force Primary School Jos
Jos, Plateau
01.1989 - 01.1990
Skills
Leadership
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Accomplishments
Facilitating the surrender of over 5000 BHT/ISWAP fighters in the North East of Nigeria.
Knowledge acquired on Transitional Justice System on Terrorism Cases.
Successful conduct of Deradicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration over 2000 surrendered ex-terrorists in OPSC. Camp, Gombe state.
Development of effective OPSC framework.
Successful conduct of effective counter-intelligence and Strategic Communications in the North East of Nigeria.
Award of 15 years unblemished meritorious service in the DIA.
Recentappointments
Officer in Charge - DIA Office, 7 Military Intelligence Brigade, Counter Insurgency (COIN) Operations North East Nigeria, 08/01/19 - 08/01/23, Coordinating with relevant sources and security Agencies on Intelligence related matters in support of counter insurgency (COIN) operations., Planning and execution of intelligence and counter intelligence operations in Nigeria in support of COIN operations., Rendition of daily, weekly and monthly situation reports on security update in the North East to HQ DIA., Ensuring control and proper dissemination of classified matters., Reporting to the commander COIN operations North East., Other duties as directed by the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI).
Head Investigations/DIA Representative - Joint Investigation Center (JIC), Giwa Barrack, Maiduguri, 08/01/19 - 08/01/23, Supervision of Investigation on Terrorism Cases in line with Transitional Justice System., Supervision of profiling of all categories of terrorism suspects in the JIC., Management of day-to-day activities of the facility and assist in budgetary allocations., Conduct of transfer of various categories of processed terrorism suspects to ASA for further action.
Officer in-Charge - Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) Office Maiduguri, 08/01/16 - 08/01/23, Coordinating OPSC duties in the North East Nigeria., Liaison with relevant stakeholders such as UN Agencies, Military and Local Authorities on OPSC matters in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States., Coordinating the movement of repentant Boko-Haram ex-combatants for deradicalization and rehabilitation in the OPSC camp, Malan Sidi, Gombe State., Conduct of strategic communication efforts with partners on OPSC matters., Other duties assigned by the Coordinator OPSC.
Orientation Course, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre Shere Hills Jos, Plateau State, 06/29/09 - 07/03/09
Computer basics, Windows, Typing, Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, System Links Computer Institute Jos, Plateau State, 06/16/08 - 01/08/09
Obtaining Electronic Evidence from Foreign Jurisdiction on Terrorism Cases, ONSA, EU and UN, 07/06/20 - 07/15/20
Fundamental Principles in the Investigation of Terrorism Cases and Application of Best Practices in the Investigation and Prosecution of Terrorism Cases, ONSA, EU and UN, 06/07/21 - 06/11/21
Digital Forensic (Cellebrite Kit): Extraction and Analysis of Information and Evidence from Digital Devices, ONSA, EU and UN, 11/24/21 - 11/26/21
Introduction to Crime Scene Exploitation, ONSA, EU and UN, 11/30/21 - 12/02/21
Protecting Child Victims and Witnesses in Terrorism Related Proceedings, ONSA, EU and UN, 01/25/22 - 01/27/22
Digital Forensic: Cellebrite UFED Touch 2, ONSA, EU and UN, 07/18/22 - 07/20/22
Effective Leadership in the Human Rights Complaint Investigation of Terrorism Offences, ONSA, EU, 08/29/22 - 09/02/22
Localgovernmentoforigin
Danko
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Kebbi
Date of Birth: 04/17/80
Marital Status: Married
Rank
Chief Defence Intelligence Officer (GL 14)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract Work
Work Location
On-SiteHybrid
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hausa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Officer in Charge - DIA Office, 7 Military Intelligence Brigade, Counter Insurgency (COIN) Operations
Defence Intelligence Agency
01.2019 - 12.2023
Head Investigations/DIA Representative
Joint Investigation Center (JIC)
01.2019 - 12.2023
Post Graduate Diploma Management - undefined
University of Maiduguri
01.2019 - 01.2021
Officer in-Charge
Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC)
01.2016 - 12.2023
Defence Intelligence Agency
01.2009 - Current
National Youth Service Corps
01.2007 - 12.2008
Bsc - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
01.1998 - 01.2006
West African Examination Council - undefined
Government Secondary School Jos
01.1996 - 01.1998
West African Examination Council - undefined
Air force Military School Jos
01.1991 - 01.1996
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Air force Primary School Jos
01.1989 - 01.1990
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