IGP Disu Posts New Police PROs To Commands, Cybercrime Centre
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force has appointed new Public Relations Officers (PROs) to selected commands and formations, including Benue State Police Command, the National Cybercrime Centre and the Police Academy, in a move to strengthen public communication and improve access to verified information.
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, approved the postings as part of efforts to enhance media relations, promote transparency and improve engagement with the public.
Under the new postings announced on Friday, SP Johnson A. Doghudje will serve as PRO for Zone 5, while SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji has been posted to Zone 11, Osogbo.
DSP Orchia Adndongu is the new PRO for Benue State Police Command, while DSP Imah Unwana Victor has been posted to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre.
Other appointments include ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu to the Police Academy (POLAC), ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu to Yobe State Police Command, and ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi as Public Relations Liaison Officer for the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Gombe State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, announced the postings in a statement issued in Abuja on 9 October 2026.
Disu charged the officers to uphold professionalism, accuracy and responsiveness, stressing the need for timely dissemination of verified information and constructive engagement with journalists and members of the public.
The police urged media organisations and the public to contact the newly posted officers for credible information and enquiries about police activities within their respective areas of responsibility.
The appointments come as the Force seeks to strengthen public trust through transparent communication and improved access to official information.
Contact details of the newly posted officers
Zone 5: SP Johnson A. Doghudje – 08038773657
Zone 11, Osogbo: SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji – 09152481510
Benue State Command: DSP Orchia Adndongu – 07013495466
National Cybercrime Centre: DSP Imah Unwana Victor – 08038281577
Police Academy (POLAC): ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu – 07064684936
Yobe State Command: ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu – 08136394230
FCID Annex, Gombe: ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi – 08130313033
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