IG replaces Placid as police spokesperson after three months

Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. This change occurs just three months after DCP Anthony Okon Placid assumed the role.

“

He has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.

Iniedu, a native of Etinan Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, brings a wealth of experience to the position. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone professional training in areas such as investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.

Prior to this appointment, Iniedu served as the Head of the Complaint Response Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja. In that capacity, he coordinated public complaint management and spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust within the police force. He has also previously served as the Public Relations Officer for the Police College of Information Technology in Kobape, Ogun State.

“

Prior to his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.

The Inspector-General expressed confidence in Iniedu's ability to lead the FPRO department, anticipating that his experience will bolster the force's strategic communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms. Iniedu succeeds Placid, who was appointed FPRO on March 8, 2026, taking over from Benjamin Hundeyin.

“

The statement noted that the IG expressed confidence in Iniedu’s capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his experience would enhance the force’s strategic communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms.