The Kogi State Police Command has appointed Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

This was made known on Monday in a statement issued by the Command, confirming that ASP Afusat has formally assumed office, taking over from CSP William Ovye Aya, who has been redeployed for another assignment.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, welcomed the new PPRO and expressed confidence in her ability to effectively project the activities and initiatives of the Command to the public.

ASP Afusat, an indigene of Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force on 7th September 2024 after completing a five-year training programme at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

She has also undergone several professional and leadership trainings, including a Virtual Assistant Certification Programme, Police Mobile Training at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State, and Leadership and Citizenship Training at Shere Hills, Jos.

Prior to her appointment, ASP Afusat served as Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Desk, B Division, Felele, and later as Deputy Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Police Command.

The Command expressed optimism that her appointment would strengthen public engagement and enhance the positive image of the Nigeria Police Force across the state.