Daniel Amah, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), has converted to Islam in a private ceremony organized at the palace of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Mr. Amah was once celebrated for rejecting a $200,000 bribe two years ago.
The Tuesday event, saw Amah formally accepting Islam and adopting ‘Muhammad’ as his new name.
While speaking during the ceremony, Emir Sanusi II advised the newly converted Amah to seek Islamic knowledge and observe the core values of the religion, including the five pillars of Islam: belief in Allah, daily five-time prayers, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca, and Zakat (charitable giving).
The Emir prayed for Allah’s guidance for him, expressing hope that he would excel as a devout Muslim.
Also, he admonished Amah to maintain his exemplary behavior and to remain respectful and obedient to his parents, despite his religious beliefs.
Amah first gained national recognition in April 2022 as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Nasarawa Police Division in Kano State.
He rejected a $200,000 bribe offered by armed robbery suspects involved in the stealing of over N300million.
The suspects, led by Ali Zaki, had trailed and robbed a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator who was in possession of $750,000 cash.
In recognition of his integrity, the Police Service Commission (PSC) promoted Amah from Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police on November 10, 2022.
He received the prestigious 2022 Public Service Integrity Award from the then President Muhammadu Buhari.