The newly recruited Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers (PROs) have been authorised by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to be deployed to specific commands and formations across the Nigeria Police Force.
The official statement announcing the officers’ deployment to their respective commands and formations was released by CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The purpose of the postings, as stated in the statement, is to enhance strategic communication capabilities, improve public access to trustworthy police information, and foster stronger partnerships with media outlets and other important stakeholders.
As per the announcement, “SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been assigned as Police Public Relations Officer for Zone 5, reachable at 08038773657; SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, anipr, has been assigned to Zone 11, Osogbo, reachable at 09152481510.”
“Additionally, DSP Orchia Adndongu can be contacted at 07013495466 for the Benue State Police Command, and DSP Imah Unwana Victor can be reached at 08038281577 for the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center.
“Furthermore, our esteemed ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu can be contacted at 07064684936; ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu at 08136394230; and ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi at 08130313033, in her capacity as Public Relations Liaison Officer for the FCID Annex in Gombe State.”
In a message to the newly deployed officers, the IGP emphasised the importance of professionalism, promptness, and precision in carrying out their duties.
In addition, he ordered the cops to keep up positive communication with the public and press representatives and to ensure the timely dissemination of verified information.