Adamu AHMED Rufa’i
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Highly-trained bodyguard with background in personal security, threat assessment, firearms and conflict de-escalation. Demonstrated ability to maintain client safety in high-risk situations while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information. Notable skills include physical fitness, quick decision-making, and protective services. Previous roles involved providing consistent protection service, resulting in maintained client safety and trust.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bodyguard
National Headquarters of State Security Service
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2023 - Current
Served in the Presidential Villa, Nigeria.
As a presidential bodyguard to the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, from 2019 to 2023.
Currently serving in the National headquarters of the State Security Service attached to the then President Muhammad Buhari as a bodyguard from 2023 to date. COURSES ATTENDED
Detective Basic course (DBC) venue - SSA Lagos, 2007.
Protective Operational Course (POC) venue - SSA Lagos, 2012.
Presidential Protective Course (PPC) Venue, ISS Abuja, 2019.
Presidential Protective Course (PPC) Venue, ISS Abuja, 2020.
Presidential Protective Course (PPC) Venue, ISS Abuja, 2021.
Presidential Protective Course (PPC) Venue, ISS Abuja, 2022.
Presidential Protective Course (PPC) Venue, ISS Abuja, 2023.
Operative and General Duties
DSS Abuja FCT Command
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2019 - Current
Presidential Bodyguard
Presidential Villa Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2019 - 01.2023
Protective Detail Operative
Gombe State Governor
Gombe, Nigeria
01.2011 - 12.2017
Detective Operative
DSS Gombe State Command
Gombe, Nigeria
06.2007 - 12.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Security Studies
National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria11-2025
CERTIFICATE -
Government Science secondary school (GSSS)
Gombe, Gombe State01.2002
CERTIFICATE -
Government Day Secondary School (GDSS)
Akkoyel Kumo01.1999
Skills
- Close protection
- Self-defense techniques
- Language skills
- International relations
- Personal security
- CCTV review
- Entrance monitoring
- Visitor screening
- Grounds patrol
- Premises surveillance
- Evidence collection
- Collaborate with law enforcement
- Physical combat trained
- Computer Skills
- Crowd control and convoy protection
- Communication Skills
- Event security
- Aviation security
- Investigative skills
- Security Protocols
- Defensive Tactics
- Reliability and Safety Inspections
Localgovernmentarea
Akko Local government Area
Coursework
- Detective Basic Course (DBC), SSA Lagos, 2007
- Protective Operational Course (POC), SSA Lagos, 2012
- Presidential Protective Course (PPC), ISS Abuja, 2019
- Presidential Protective Course (PPC), ISS Abuja, 2020
- Presidential Protective Course (PPC), ISS Abuja, 2021
- Presidential Protective Course (PPC), ISS Abuja, 2022
- Presidential Protective Course (PPC), ISS Abuja, 2023
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Gombe State
- Date of Birth: 01/03/85
Timeline
Bodyguard
National Headquarters of State Security Service
01.2023 - Current
Presidential Bodyguard
Presidential Villa Nigeria
12.2019 - 01.2023
Operative and General Duties
DSS Abuja FCT Command
01.2019 - Current
Protective Detail Operative
Gombe State Governor
01.2011 - 12.2017
Detective Operative
DSS Gombe State Command
06.2007 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Security Studies
National Open University of Nigeria
CERTIFICATE -
Government Science secondary school (GSSS)
CERTIFICATE -
Government Day Secondary School (GDSS)
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