A distinguished Nigerian police officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Daniel Amah, has embraced Islam in a ceremony held on January 6, 2025, at the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano, Nigeria.

Amah is internationally recognized for his integrity and dedication to justice. In 2022, he rejected a bribe of $200,000 while investigating a case involving armed robbers targeting a financial operator, Legit.ng reported.

This act of exceptional honesty earned him the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Award for Integrity, a promotion to Assistant Commissioner of Police, and widespread admiration.

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Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, announced the news of Amah’s conversion via Twitter. Ahmad, who has known the officer since 2018, described him as “one of the most exemplary and upright police officers” in Nigeria.

Reflecting on Amah’s integrity, Ahmad added:
“In 2022, Daniel received the IGP Award for his integrity after rejecting a $200,000 bribe from armed robbers.”

Amah’s steadfast commitment to honesty has made him a national symbol of integrity in a country often grappling with challenges of corruption.

Global Attention to Amah’s Journey

Amah’s conversion to Islam has drawn widespread attention, sparking discussions about his personal faith journey and the broader significance of such decisions.

On social media, many users praised his decision, viewing it as a reflection of his sincerity and strong moral compass. One commentator noted, “The more people see the beauty of Islam, the more they embrace it.”

Others, however, raised concerns about the publicization of religious conversions, emphasizing that spirituality should remain a personal choice. As one critic pointed out, “Faith is a deeply personal matter and should not involve symbols of the state.”

Amah’s conversion was conducted in one of the most historically significant Islamic sites in Nigeria, the Kano Emir’s Palace, under the guidance of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The palace, a hub of Islamic scholarship and leadership, provided a fitting setting for this milestone event.