The Rivers State Police Command has appointed Assistant Superintendent of Police Agabe Blessing Kaborlo as its new Police Public Relations Officer, effective immediately upon approval by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The announcement came through an official statement from the Command.
Kaborlo, an indigene of Ogoni in Rivers State, assumes the role of spokesperson for one of Nigeria's largest regional police commands. The PPRO position carries responsibility for all public communications, media relations, and press briefings for the Rivers command, which oversees law enforcement operations across the state.
The appointment follows standard protocol within the Nigeria Police Force, whereby regional commands present candidates for key administrative positions to the Inspector-General for final approval. The PPRO role serves as the official conduit between the police command and the media, civil society organizations, and the public.
As PPRO, Kaborlo will manage the command's public image, handle press conferences, release official statements on police operations, and respond to inquiries from journalists and the general public. The position requires experience in communication, media relations, and understanding of police operations and procedures.
The Rivers State Police Command, headquartered in Port Harcourt, oversees security operations across the entire state and coordinates responses to criminal activities, community policing initiatives, and emergency situations. The PPRO serves as a critical liaison between law enforcement leadership and stakeholders.
In Nigeria's law enforcement structure, the PPRO position operates under the Inspector-General of Police's organizational hierarchy. The appointment of experienced officers to communication roles reflects efforts by the NPF to improve transparency and professionalism in police-public engagement. Previous PPROs for the Rivers Command have handled high-profile cases involving oil theft, maritime crime, and civil unrest within the state.
Kaborlo's assignment represents the ongoing rotation of personnel through the Nigeria Police