IGP Appoints CSP Anietie Iniedu as New Police Spokesman

Inspector-General of Police, 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.

The appointment, announced on Friday, places Iniedu in charge of the Force Public Relations Department, where he will lead communication and public engagement efforts for the Nigeria Police Force.

A statement signed by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, described the new police spokesman as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in public communication, intelligence management, operational policing, administration and institutional accountability.

Before 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 strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence in the police.

He had also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology in Kobape, Ogun State.

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 and has attended several professional courses in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, intelligence analysis, strategic communication and human rights-based policing.

Over the course of his career, he has occupied several strategic operational and administrative positions across the country.

His previous assignments include Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State, Area Crime Officer at Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters, and Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa, Abuja.

He also served as Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.

The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in Iniedu’s ability to head the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his professional experience and background would further strengthen the Force’s strategic communication drive.

According to the statement, the appointment is expected to enhance public engagement and support ongoing policing reforms aimed at improving service delivery and public trust.

“The Inspector-General of Police has expressed confidence in CSP Iniedu’s capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his experience and professional background will further enhance the Force’s strategic communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms and operational successes,” the statement said.

The Nigeria Police Force also encouraged members of the public and media stakeholders to engage with the new Force spokesman through official communication channels as he assumes office.