Awunah still serving as Force PRO after posting to Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Don Awunah, is still serving as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) on the official website of the Nigeria Police Force over two weeks after his redeployment.

The Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris appointed Awunah as acting force spokesperson on June 27, 2016. He took over from Assistant Commissioner of Police Olabisi Kolawale, who was the first female officer to hold that office.

Awunah was appointed commissioner of police and posted to Akwa Ibom State in January this year. He resumed at his new duty post in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital on January 31, where he interacted with journalists.

CSP Jimoh Moshood was announced FPRO on January 30, in a statement signed by Admin Officer, SP Benjamin Achegbani.

But checks at the Force Headquarters website last night revealed that Awunah’s name was still retained as the force image maker.

The new Akwa Ibom CP was still named as force spokesperson in at least two places on the police website.

Awunah’s official photograph and biodata appeared as police image maker under FORCE PRO, a sub link under “Information” link on the website, last night.

His name was also listed as police spokesperson under another link, NPF PROS. Under this link, A four -page PDF document titled “Contacts of Police PROs 2016” listed the ranks, names, commands, telephone numbers and email addresses of all the spokespersons of the Force Headquarters, 36 State Commands, the Federal Capital Territory and other police formations and institutions.

A mobile telephone number and three email addresses were listed under Awunah’s name. He was referred to as “DCP” and “Force Public Relations Officer, FHQ, Abuja” on the website.

Analysis of the 2017 proposed budget shows that the Police Formations and Commands are planning to spend N356 million on computer software acquisition; N384 million on public enlightenment and communication infrastructure; N600 million on communication infrastructure; and N20 million on internet access charges.