The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, recognizes Adejobi’s exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to advancing modern policing in the country.
Adejobi assumed the role of Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) in an acting capacity on February 16, 2022, while serving as a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
He succeeded Frank Mba and was later confirmed in the position by the former Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba (Rtd).
Since taking on the role, DCP Adejobi has played a vital part in improving the public image of the police force. He has championed reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and communication systems within the NPF.
An alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Adejobi holds a combined honours degree in Archaeology and Geography, as well as a master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies.
From 2008 to 2016, he served as the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, where he gained recognition for his professionalism and effective communication.
With a career spanning several decades in operations, public relations, and policing advocacy, DCP Adejobi remains a central figure in the ongoing transformation of the Nigeria Police Force.
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, congratulated Adejobi on his promotion and encouraged him to continue upholding the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and service.
