DPO Hamza Sadiq Breaks the Cycle: No Room for Intimidation in Gwagwalada

At a time when police officers in Nigeria are often accused of bending under political pressure, the Divisional Police Officer of Gwagwalada, CSP Hamza Sadiq, has stood out for charting a different path. His handling of the recent invitation of Comrade Adamu Muhammad, popularly known as Dobiza Dobiza or One Man Squad, has earned him quiet respect among both residents and observers.

When news broke that Dobiza had been invited by the police, tension gripped Gwagwalada. Supporters feared the worst: harassment, intimidation, or even detention. But inside CSP Sadiq’s office, the tone was remarkably different.

According to Dobiza himself, what unfolded was an educative and professional exchange, not a confrontation.

“I commend the DOP of Gwagwalada Police Division, CSP Hamza Sadiq, for his soft and educating words in our briefing session this afternoon in his office,” Dobiza told reporters after the meeting. “I detected from his points a professional police officer who knows his job. None of his words was timid and his approach was threat-free and precise.”

This calm, measured approach is significant in a community where political contestation often spills over into ethnic tension. By refusing to be used as an instrument of intimidation, CSP Sadiq not only dismissed a proxy complaint but also redirected the conversation toward peace and community stability.

Witnesses said the DPO emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving disputes, a message that resonated with both sides. One senior officer explained privately to Chronicles Reporters:

“The complaint came through proxies, not directly. The DPO weighed the matter and saw it lacked merit. Instead of escalating, he turned it into a moment of education and bridge-building.”

For a police officer in a divisional command often under pressure from political and community actors, this was no small decision. It reflects a growing understanding that sustainable peace cannot be enforced through threats, but nurtured through respect and fairness.

The outcome of the Dobiza case has now positioned CSP Sadiq as more than a law enforcement officer; he is increasingly seen as a mediator who recognizes the fragile balance of peace in Gwagwalada.

And while Dobiza and his supporters left the station emboldened, many also left with newfound appreciation for a police officer who listened, rather than silenced.

In a land where politics too often pits neighbor against neighbor, CSP Hamza Sadiq’s choice to lead with dialogue may well be remembered as a turning point.