Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
According to DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s successor, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.
Placid disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, noting that the appointment takes immediate effect.
He described CSP Iniedu as an experienced police officer with a strong background in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, 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. He has also attended several professional courses in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication and intelligence analysis.
Before his appointment, the new FPRO served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and led initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
He also 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.
According to the statement, CSP Iniedu has held several strategic positions within the Force, including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division in Yobe State; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command in 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.
In the latter role, he supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.
The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in the capacity of the new FPRO to lead the Force Public Relations Department, saying his professional experience and communication expertise would further strengthen the Force’s strategic engagement with the public.
The IGP noted that the appointment aligns with ongoing efforts to deepen policing reforms, improve public trust and enhance communication of the Force’s operational achievements.
Members of the public and media organisations seeking official information from the Nigeria Police Force can reach CSP Iniedu through telephone number 08128526154 and on X via @cspiniedu.
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