The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Police Command, in a move aimed at strengthening the Command’s public communication and stakeholder engagement.
The appointment was disclosed in a press statement issued by CSP Irene Ugbo, ANIPR, the outgoing Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, who noted that the posting takes immediate effect. He described the development as part of the ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to reposition its information management architecture and deepen public trust through effective, professional communication.
ASP Akata, an indigene of Edo State, was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force in 2022 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police after successfully completing a rigorous five-year academic and professional training at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy. During the programme, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biochemistry, a background that underscores his discipline, analytical capacity and professional grounding.
The Cross River State Police Command expressed confidence that the new PPRO will bring renewed energy, clarity and professionalism to the Command’s public relations desk, while building on existing gains in police–community relations across the state.
During his training and service, ASP Eitokpah underwent several specialized professional courses, including:
• Combat Operations and Counter-Terrorism Course at the Police Mobile Force Training School, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State;
• Citizenship and Leadership Training Course at Shere Hills, Jos;
• Forensic Analysis Course on Basic Crime Scene Management at Wudil, Kano State;
• Basic Detective Course at Wudil, Kano State; and
• Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos (Course 77/23).
He is a certified Advanced Facilitator for the Nigeria Police Reform Programme and a member of the National Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA), Abuja.
ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata has served in various capacities with remarkable professionalism, discipline, and versatility. His postings include:
• Divisional Traffic Officer, A Division, Calabar; and
• Officer-in-Charge, Cross River State Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU),
until his recent deployment as the Police Public Relations Officer, Cross River State Command.
The new PPRO can be reached through the following contact numbers:
0706 797 7330
0905 827 3057
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