PAAU Appoints Retired CSP as Chief Security Coordinator After Campus Security Breach
The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has appointed retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Israel Sanni Ayegba as the institution’s new Chief Security Coordinator (CSC) following the June 11, 2026 security breach on campus.
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, after the University’s Management adopted the report of the committee that investigated the security incident at its 403rd Regular Meeting held on June 29, 2026.
The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Uredo Omale, on July 3, 2026. According to the University, the appointment is part of a comprehensive restructuring of its security architecture aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering, improving coordination among security personnel, and preventing future security breaches.
As part of the new arrangement, the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Mr. Emmanuel Onuh Attah, has been reassigned to report directly to the Chief Security Coordinator on all matters relating to the day-to-day management of campus security.
Ayegba becomes only the second Chief Security Coordinator in the history of the University, succeeding the pioneer CSC, retired Major M. J. Adama.
The new security chief is expected to develop a comprehensive security framework for the institution, advise the Management on security policies and strategies, coordinate security operations, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the University’s security system.
With more than 35 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force, Ayegba brings extensive experience in intelligence gathering, crime prevention, law enforcement, conflict management, and security administration.
During his career, he served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Obajana, Ankpa, Ogorimagongo, Wukari, Gembu, and Karim Lamido. He also worked at the National Assembly as a Criminal Records and Intelligence Officer attached to the Senate Chamber and served as Personal Aide to two former Inspectors-General of Police, Alhaji Aliyu Attah and Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie.
He participated in the African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan, where he received advanced training in peacekeeping and security operations.
Ayegba holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Federal University Lokoja, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Security Studies from Kwararafa University, Wukari, and a Diploma in Public Administration.
Commenting on the appointment, the Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that Ayegba’s experience would strengthen the University’s security through intelligence-led policing, proactive surveillance, effective stakeholder engagement, and enhanced collaboration with security agencies.
Professor Usman also reaffirmed the University’s commitment to implementing comprehensive security reforms to safeguard lives and property while sustaining its reputation for academic excellence. He urged students to shun cultism and other criminal activities and to support the institution’s renewed security framework.
The University Management further appealed to staff, students, and members of the University community to cooperate fully with the new Chief Security Coordinator in the discharge of his responsibilities.
