The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Commissioner of Police Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, who described Iniedu as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration.
According to the statement, Iniedu, an indigene of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, holds a Bachelor of Science 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.
Before his appointment, Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and public trust in the police.
The statement added that he had previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among other operational and administrative assignments across the country.
Iniedu has also held key positions including 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 in Kubwa, and Officer in Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room.
The police said the new spokesman supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide while serving at the situation room.
The statement noted that 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 Placid, who was appointed Force Public Relations Officer on March 8, 2026, following the exit of Benjamin Hundeyin from the position.
