IGP redeploys Force PRO Adejobi to Delta Command

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations (DCP Operations).

DCP Adejobi, who until his deployment served as the Force Public Relations Officer, was recently decorated with his new rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police following approval by the Police Service Commission.

According to the Force Headquarters, the redeployment is a strategic posting that places him at the helm of operations in one of the most operationally sensitive commands in the country.

As DCP Operations in Delta State, Adejobi will be responsible for coordinating security operations, tackling violent crimes, and strengthening police-community relations across the state, which remains a critical theatre in Nigeria’s internal security architecture.

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Confirming the development, the IGP, in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Force PRO Adejobi, said the deployment underscores the confidence of the Force leadership in Adejobi’s wealth of experience, professionalism, and capacity to further strengthen operational strategies in the Command

According to the statement, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is concluding arrangement for the announcement of new Force spokesperson. 

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the posting of the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, Delta State Command. This deployment underscores the confidence of the Force leadership in his wealth of experience, professionalism, and capacity to further strengthen operational strategies in the Command.

“The IGP has commended DCP Adejobi for his exceptional service as Force Public Relations Officer, noting his professionalism, commitment, and remarkable contributions to strengthening the image and communication strategies of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP expressed confidence that he will bring the same level of dedication and excellence to his new assignment in Delta State.

“Meanwhile, arrangements are being concluded for the announcement of a new Force Public Relations Officer,” the statement reads in full. 

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE