According to a statement signed by Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, and made available to Journalists in Uyo, Azare was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and was trained at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy Wudil, Kano, where he graduated with excellent result.
Azare, an indigene of Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Bayero University Kano.
He also holds a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration and another Masters degree in Crime Management, Prevention and Control, from the same institution.
John explained that Azare is passionate and detribalized Nigerian who has traversed the country, serving in sensitive and challenging positions, with dedication and loyalty to his Fatherland.
The statement reads in parts: “Some of the places he has served include all the major Departments of the Nigeria Police Force, such as Administration, Investigation, Operations and Specialised Units.
“He served as a Detective in General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) Kano, and later in the Anti-Fraud Section of the same Department of the Command.
“He was then redeployed to serve at the State Traffic Office of Kano State Police Command, during which the metropolis enjoyed free flow of traffic at their busy and hitherto congested traffic points, especially during festivities.
Following his distinguished performance in the various offices he served, his excelling relationship with members of the public, and proficient communication skills, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi was posted as the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, where he was retained for about seven years.”
John further disclosed that good relationship exhibited by Azare in his career has earned him promotion and exposure to all sections in the police command and international trainings .
“His versatile experience and zero tolerance to corruption took him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Headquarters (EFCC) Abuja, where he was seconded from 2012 to 2016, serving variously as the Head of the Counter Terrorism and General Investigation Unit, Head of Enforcement Non-Designated Financial Institutions, and the Special Assistant on Media to the EFCC Executive Chairman in the year 2016,” she said.
He is happily married with children.