Nigeria, April 6 -- The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the postings of new police spokespersons to various commands and formations in the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the posting of Timfon John, an assistant superintendent of police, as the new spokesperson for the police in Akwa Ibom State.

Ms John, who hails from Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state, takes over from Odiko Macdon, who has occupied the office for over three years.

The new police spokesperson, a popular presenter at Nigeria Police Radio 99.1 FM in Abuja has also taken to Facebook to announce her new office to her fans.

"I am ASP Timfon John, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, off...