IG Appoints CSP Iniedu as New Police Spokesperson

The Inspector-General of Police,Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who held the position for barely three months.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the outgoing police spokesperson, DCP Placid.

According to the statement, CSP Iniedu is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, intelligence management, operational policing, institutional accountability and administration.

A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Iniedu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has attended several professional courses in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, strategic communication, intelligence analysis and human rights-based policing.

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

The statement noted that Iniedu had previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among other operational and administrative roles across the country.

His career includes postings as Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State, Area Crime Officer at Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he coordinated the dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.

The Inspector-General expressed confidence in Iniedu’s ability to lead the Force Public Relations Department, saying his wealth of experience would strengthen the Force’s strategic communication efforts and enhance public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms.

Iniedu succeeds DCP Anthony Okon Placid, who was appointed Force Public Relations Officer on March 8, 2026, following the exit of DCP Benjamin Hundeyin from the position.