Nigeria Police names CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as PRO

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Chief Superintendent 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 by the outgoing spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon Placid, on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Iniedu takes over the role barely three months after Placid was appointed on March 8, 2026, following the exit of former spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin. Placid has been redeployed to the Lagos State Police Command.

The outgoing officer described Iniedu as a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration. Prior to this appointment, Iniedu served as the Head of the Complaint Response Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and led initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in the police.

His career includes several key operational and administrative postings across the country. He previously served as the Public Relations Officer for...