The Nigeria Police Force has appointed CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as its new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing DCP Anthony Okon Placid.
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The appointment was announced on June 19 by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, through a statement issued by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid.
The appointment was announced on June 19 by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, through a statement issued by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid.
The appointment comes amid a series of changes in the Force Public Relations Department, with Iniedu becoming the third Police spokesperson in nine months after CSP Benjamin Hundeyin was appointed in September 2025 and replaced by DCP Anthony Okon Placid in March 2026.
The Police leadership described Iniedu as an experienced officer whose career spans public communication, intelligence operations, police administration, accountability initiatives and frontline policing assignments.
The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence that Iniedu’s blend of operational and communication experience would strengthen the Force’s public engagement strategy and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the image and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
The statement also provided official communication channels through which journalists and members of the public can reach the new Force spokesperson.
Iniedu hails from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo.
Over the course of his career, he has completed several specialised trainings covering investigative interviewing, crime scene management, intelligence analysis, strategic communication and human rights-based policing.
He was also Area Crime Officer at the Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room.
While overseeing the Situation Room, he coordinated the nationwide monitoring, management and dissemination of crime and security information.
The latest appointment continues a period of frequent changes in the office of the Force Public Relations Officer.
In September 2025, the Nigeria Police Force announced the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as Force Public Relations Officer following approval by the then Inspector-General of Police.
However, Hundeyin remained in the position for only about six months before being replaced by DCP Anthony Okon Placid in March 2026.
Now, just three months after assuming office, Placid has also been replaced, making Iniedu the third officer to occupy the role within roughly nine months.
