IGP Appoints Anietie Iniedu as New Police Spokesman

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force.

The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the outgoing Force spokesman, ACP Anthony Placid, who described Iniedu as a highly experienced officer with a strong background in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration.

According to the statement, Iniedu, who hails from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo. He has also undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication and intelligence analysis.

He succeeds Anthony Placid, who assumed the role of Force Public Relations Officer in March 2026.

Prior to his appointment, Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and spearheaded initiatives aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

The newly appointed spokesman is no stranger to public communication, having previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology in Kobape, Ogun State.

Throughout his career, Iniedu has held several strategic operational and administrative positions within the Force. His previous assignments include Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State Command, Area Crime Officer at Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, and Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters.

He also served as Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa and as Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he oversaw the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information across the country.

The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in Iniedu’s ability to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his extensive experience and professional competence would strengthen the Force’s strategic communication efforts.

According to the IGP, the appointment is expected to enhance public engagement and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving policing standards, accountability and operational effectiveness across the country.