NIGERIA: IGP Appoints CSP Anietie Iniedu as New Police Spokesperson

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji 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 was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid.

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 championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.

He had also served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, and held several operational and administrative positions across the country.

“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 read.

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 undergone professional training in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication and intelligence analysis.

He previously served as Operations Officer, Maisandari Division in Yobe State; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command in Abia State; Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa; and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room.

Members of the public and media stakeholders can reach the new Force spokesperson via telephone on 08128526154 and through his X handle, @cspiniedu.