The Edo State Police Command has broken new ground with the appointment of its first-ever female Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Eno Nkereuwem Ikoedem, marking a historic shift in the command’s public communication leadership.
ASP Ikoedem formally assumed duty following the approval of her posting by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Her appointment signals a new era for the command, introducing a fresh voice backed by strong academic grounding, rigorous training, and diverse operational experience.
A native of Akwa Ibom State, ASP Ikoedem was commissioned in 2022 after completing a demanding five-year programme at the Nigeria Police Academy, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in English at the National Open University of Nigeria, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional development.
Her training portfolio includes specialised courses in combat operations, counter-terrorism, forensic analysis, basic detective work, and leadership development across various elite police training institutions in Nasarawa, Jos, and Kano.
Since joining the force, ASP Ikoedem has built a reputation for discipline and versatility, having served as Divisional Traffic Officer at Adesuwa Division, Administrative Officer at Evbuotubu Division, and Officer-in-Charge of both the Crack Squad and Confidential Unit under the Edo State Command’s Department of Operations. Until her latest posting, she worked as Deputy PPRO to two consecutive spokespersons, a role that sharpened her public engagement and communication skills.
Her appointment has been warmly received within the command, where she is expected to strengthen police–public relations and deepen engagement through traditional and digital channels.
ASP Emmanuel Nyokema, Administrative Officer, announced the appointment on behalf of the Edo State Command’s Public Relations Department.
