The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, just about three months after his predecessor assumed office.
In a statement released on Friday by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police described Iniedu as an experienced officer with a strong background in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration.
Iniedu, who hails from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo.
The statement read, “He has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.
“Prior to his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit, 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.
“He 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.”
According to the statement, Iniedu has also held several operational roles, including Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State Command, 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, where he oversaw the coordination and dissemination of crime and security updates nationwide.
The statement added that the Inspector-General expressed confidence in Iniedu’s ability to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his experience would strengthen strategic communication and improve public engagement as part of ongoing police reforms.
Iniedu succeeds Anthony Okon Placid, who was appointed FPRO on March 8, 2026, taking over from Benjamin Hundeyin.
