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| ACP Daniel Amah |
Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Amah, honored for rejecting a $200,000 bribe, has converted to Islam in a ceremony at the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano.
On January 8, 2025, Amah adopted the name Muhammad and was urged by the Emir to uphold Islamic principles and maintain his exemplary character.
The Emir also prayed for his guidance and encouraged him to respect his parents regardless of their faith. He prayed for Allah’s guidance so that Amah could become one of the best Muslims in the world.
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| …. At the Emir’s palace during his conversion to Islam |
Amah’s conversion has been widely celebrated as a testament to his integrity and moral values
Amah previously gained recognition as the Divisional Police Officer in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, when he rejected a $200,000 bribe offered by armed robbery suspects in April 2022. The suspects had stolen over N300 million during a robbery operation.
According to a report by The Punch, the prime suspect, Ali Zaki, had coordinated with the robbers to trail and rob a Bureau De Change operator, who had $750,000 in cash.
In recognition of his integrity, the Police Service Commission promoted Amah from Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police on November 10, 2022.
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| …Being honoured by then President Muhammadu Buhari |
Former President Muhammadu Buhari also honoured him with the prestigious 2022 Public Service Integrity Award, following a recommendation by the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, in a letter dated September 13, 2022.
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