Blessing Agabe takes over as Rivers police spokesperson
The police command in Rivers has announced the appointment of ASP Blessing Agabe as its new police public relations officer (PPRO).
The appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, according to a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday by the outgoing PPRO, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko.
According to the statement, Ms Agabe was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2023 after completing her training at the Nigeria Police Academy.
The new PPRO holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the academy and a Master of Laws degree from Rivers State University.
She also attended specialised courses, including combat operations and counter-terrorism training at Ende Hills, Nasarawa, and leadership training at Shere Hills, Jos.
Ms Agabe has served in various capacities within the force, demonstrating professionalism, discipline, and dedication in her assignments.
Her previous postings include the Divisional Police Station, Okporo; the human rights section and second-in-command, Police Public Relations Office, Rivers command, where she served last before her appointment.
She hails from Ogoni in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Mrs Iringe-Koko assured the public of sustained transparency, effective communication, and strengthened police-community relations under Ma Agabe’s leadership.
(NAN)
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