The Inspector-General of Police, IGP 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, announced on Friday by the outgoing Force PRO, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, takes immediate effect.
A statement from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, described CSP Iniedu as a seasoned officer with vast experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration.
“The Inspector-General of Police has expressed confidence in CSP Iniedu’s capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department,” the statement said.
It added that the IGP believes the new spokesperson’s “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.”
A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, CSP Iniedu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo. He has also undergone professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication and intelligence analysis.
Before his elevation, Iniedu headed the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public trust in the police.
He had earlier served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among several operational and administrative postings 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, Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa, and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.
The statement urged members of the public and media stakeholders to engage with the new Force spokesman through the designated communication channels as the Nigeria Police seeks to deepen its relationship with citizens through effective information management and public engagement.
