The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has appointed Anietie Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.
Iniedu’s appointment was contained in a statement on Friday by the outgoing police spokesman, Anthony Placid, who said the new PRO “is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration”.
“A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis,” the statement read in part.
He takes over from Placid, who was only appointed to that position in March 2026.
Before his appointment, Iniedu was the Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), 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 new police spokesman has also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among several operational and administrative appointments across the country.
Iniedu has held key positions, including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Command; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command, Abia State; Staff Officer, IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command, 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa; and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.
The statement quoted the Inspector-General of Police as expressing confidence in Iniedu’s capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department.
According to the IGP, Iniedu’s experience and professional background will further enhance the Force’s strategic communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms and operational successes.
