THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has appointed Anietie Iniedu as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
A statement on Friday, June 19, by the outgoing Force spokesman, Anthony Placid, said Iniedu “is a seasoned Police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration”.
The new spokesman, who hails from Etinan Local Council of Akwa Ibom State, 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 added.
Aniedu takes over from Placid, who was appointed in March this year and has spent barely three months on the position.
The statement quoted the IGP as expressing confidence in Iniedu’s capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department, saying 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.
Before his appointment, Iniedu was the Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he coordinated Force’s public complaint management and championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and public trust. He previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State; Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Command; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command, Abia State; Staff Officer, IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command, 50 Police Mobile
