He takes over from Placid, who was only appointed to that position in March 2026.
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.
