Tuesday -DSP Josephine Adeh has been appointed as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

A statement by the new PPRO on Tuesday in Abuja said the appointment was with immediate effect.

Her appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Alkali Baba.

Adeh took over from ASP Daniel Ndirpaya whose appointment was approved by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT on Aug. 31.

The statement said that Adeh was the 2 i/c in charge of Strategic Communications at the Force Public Relations Department before the appointment.

It said the new PPRO was a former Deputy Police Adviser as a Police Attaché in New York, U.S.

“Adeh is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

“She has also attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos,” the statement said.

The statement said the new PPRO could be reached on 07038979348 or Public Complaint Bureau on 09022222352 and e-mail: fctpolice@gmail.com.