IGP DISU POSTS NEW POLICE PROs TO STATE COMMANDS, ZONAL FORMATIONS
By NaijaParrot
October 9, 2026 ABUJA, NIGERIA —
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force. The postings are aimed at improving police communication, strengthening engagement with journalists and members of the public, and ensuring timely access to credible information about police activities.
NEW OFFICERS POSTED TO COMMANDS AND FORMATIONS
According to information released by the Nigeria Police Force on Friday, October 9, 2026, the following officers have been assigned to new positions:
* SP Johnson A. Doghudje — Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5.
* SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji — Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 11, Osogbo.
* DSP Orchia Adndongu — Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Police Command.
* DSP Imah Unwana Victor — Police Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
* ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu — Police Public Relations Officer, Police Academy (POLAC).
* ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu — Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command.
* ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi — Public Relations Liaison Officer, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Gombe State.
WHY THE POLICE APPROVED THE POSTINGS
The Force said the deployments form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic communication, improve public access to verified police information and build stronger relationships with the media and other stakeholders. Police spokespersons play an important role in communicating official information about investigations, security operations, public safety advisories and other developments involving their respective commands. The new officers are expected to promote professionalism, accuracy and responsiveness in carrying out their responsibilities.
IGP TASKS OFFICERS WITH PROFESSIONALISM
The Inspector-General of Police charged the newly deployed officers to ensure that information released to the public is accurate and communicated promptly. He also emphasised the importance of constructive engagement with journalists and the public as part of efforts to promote transparency and strengthen confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. The Force encouraged members of the public and media organisations to contact the relevant officers for verified information and enquiries concerning police activities within their areas of responsibility.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR SELECTED POLICE PROs
The following contact numbers were published for some of the newly deployed officers:
* SP Johnson A. Doghudje, Zone 5: 08038773657
* SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, Zone 11, Osogbo: 09152481510
* DSP Orchia Adndongu, Benue Command: 07013495466
* DSP Imah Unwana Victor, National Cybercrime Centre: 08038281577.
The latest postings represent another administrative move under IGP Disu as the police leadership seeks to improve communication and public engagement across its commands and specialised formations.
NaijaParrot will continue to report verified developments from the Nigeria Police Force.
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