Nigeria Police Force clarifies promotion, posting of former PPRO Katsina
It has become necessary to clarify the recent elevation of former PPRO Katsina, CSP Isah Gambo, anipr, to the office of PPRO Zone 14 Katsina.
This promotion is well-deserved, recognizing his recent advancement to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, the Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, Abuja, released a press statement on 29th May 2023 to address this matter.
As part of the Police hierarchical structure, it is the Force’s policy to assign Police Public Relations Officers based on rank, ensuring effective oversight and supervisory functions.
The Zonal Command Headquarters exercises supervisory functions over State Commands within their jurisdiction.
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Consequently, the Zones are headed by Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, while the states are led by Commissioners of Police.
Typically, State Command PPROs hold the ranks of ASPs, DSPs, and in some cases, SPs. Similarly, Zonal Command PPROs are usually SPs and CSPs, except in rare situations.
This pattern has been observed in the Imo State Command, as well as more recently in Zamfara and Abia States.
The case in question, which has led to misinformation spread on platforms like TikTok by an individual named Ruqayya Jibia, has been thoroughly investigated.
It has been determined that the claims are baseless and unfounded. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the culpability, if any, of Miss Ruqayya’s actions.
Appropriate legal measures will be taken in accordance with the prevailing laws of the country.
The Nigeria Police Force sternly warns those who intentionally spread such deliberate misinformation to tarnish the credibility of the Katsina State Command and the Nigeria Police Force as a whole.
These actions are unlawful. Therefore, it is advised that responsible members of the public disregard the falsehood being propagated.