Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
The Nigeria Police Force has named seven new public relations officers for selected commands and formations, with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, directing them to ensure journalists and members of the public have access to accurate and timely information.
The appointments cover Zone 5, Zone 11 in Osogbo, the Benue and Yobe State Police Commands, the National Cybercrime Centre, the Police Academy and the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Gombe State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, announced the postings in a statement dated October 9, 2026, explaining that the move was aimed at improving police communication and strengthening engagement with the media and other stakeholders.
Under the new arrangement, SP Johnson A. Doghudje will serve as the Police Public Relations Officer for Zone 5, while SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji has been posted to Zone 11, Osogbo.
DSP Orchia Adndongu will handle public relations for the Benue State Police Command, while DSP Imah Unwana Victor has been assigned to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre.
The other officers are ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu, posted to the Police Academy (POLAC); ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu, posted to the Yobe State Police Command and ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi, who will serve as Public Relations Liaison Officer at the FCID Annex in Gombe State.
Disu charged the officers to be professional, responsive and accurate in carrying out their duties. He also stressed the need to share verified information promptly and maintain constructive relationships with journalists and the public.
For journalists seeking confirmation of police-related reports, as well as members of the public requiring information about police activities, the Force encouraged direct contact with the newly posted officers in their respective areas of responsibility.
Their contact details are as follows:
– SP Johnson A. Doghudje, Zone 5: 08038773657
– SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji Zone 11, Osogbo: 09152481510
– DSP Orchia Adndongu Benue State Police Command: 07013495466
– DSP Imah Unwana Victor National Cybercrime Centre: 08038281577
– ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu Police Academy (POLAC): 07064684936
– ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu Yobe State Police Command: 08136394230
– ASP Haruna Rashid Umar Abdullahi FCID Annex, Gombe: 08130313033
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