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 (NPF).
The announcement, made on Friday, October 9, 2026, is part of efforts to strengthen police communication, improve public access to credible information and enhance engagement with journalists and other stakeholders.
Under the new postings, SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been assigned to Zone 5, while SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji will serve at Zone 11 in Osogbo. DSP Orchia Adndongu has been posted to the Benue State Police Command, while DSP Imah Unwana Victor will serve at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC).
Other officers affected by the deployment include ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu, posted to the Police Academy (POLAC); ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu, assigned to the Yobe State Police Command; and ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi, who will serve as Public Relations Liaison Officer at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Gombe State.
The Force provided the following contact details for media enquiries and public information:
- Zone 5: SP Johnson A. Doghudje — 08038773657
- Zone 11, Osogbo: SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji — 09152481510
- Benue State Police Command: DSP Orchia Adndongu — 07013495466
- NPF National Cybercrime Centre: DSP Imah Unwana Victor — 08038281577
- Police Academy (POLAC): ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu — 07064684936
- Yobe State Police Command: ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu — 08136394230
- FCID Annex, Gombe State: ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi — 08130313033
IGP Disu charged the newly deployed officers to maintain professionalism, responsiveness and accuracy in carrying out their duties. He also directed them to ensure the timely dissemination of verified information and sustain constructive relationships with the media and the public.
The Nigeria Police Force encouraged journalists and members of the public to contact the designated officers for reliable information and enquiries concerning police activities in their respective areas.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, effective communication and public engagement as essential elements of people-centred policing.