The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.
The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid.
According to the statement, CSP Iniedu is an experienced police officer with a distinguished career spanning public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration.
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. He has also undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.
Before his appointment, Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and spearheaded initiatives aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
He previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, alongside several operational and administrative postings across the country.
The new police spokesperson has held a number of strategic positions, 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 information nationwide.
Expressing confidence in the new appointee, the Inspector-General of Police said Iniedu’s wealth of experience and professional background would strengthen the Force Public Relations Department and enhance the Nigeria Police Force’s strategic communication efforts.
The IGP noted that the appointment is expected to deepen public engagement and support ongoing policing reforms and operational successes across the country.
Members of the public and media stakeholders can reach the new Force Public Relations Officer through his official phone line, 08128526154, and on X (formerly Twitter) via @cspiniedu.
The appointment takes immediate effect. #Securitynewsalert.com
