The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), taking over from ACP Benjamin Hundeyin.
Hundeyin, while handing over, described his successor as “a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.” This appointment brings a wealth of experience to the critical position of Police spokesman, a role that serves as the bridge between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian public.
Meet the New Police Spokesman
Born on December 2, 1970, DCP Placid hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. His academic credentials are impressive and diverse: he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the National Open University of Nigeria.
DCP Placid joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1996 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the prestigious Police Academy in Kano and was commissioned in August 1998. Since then, he has built a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades.
International Experience and Professional Training
What sets DCP Placid apart is his extensive international peacekeeping experience. He has attended numerous professional courses both locally and internationally, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST) and the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.
His certifications cover critical areas such as Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection—qualifications that are increasingly important in modern policing.
Career Highlights
DCP Placid’s career trajectory shows versatility and leadership across various commands. He has served as:
– Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State
– PPRO at the Police Staff College in Jos
– Chief of Training for the African Union Mission in Sudan
– Head of Training and Development for the United Nations Mission in Darfur
– Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu
– Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State
– African Union Election Security Adviser
– Assistant Commissioner of Police overseeing operations and intelligence in Akwa Ibom, Kogi, and Abia States
Professional Affiliations and Recent Achievement
The new Force PRO is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer, and an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law.
Most recently, DCP Placid graduated from the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025—just weeks before his new appointment.
Beyond the Uniform
Outside his professional life, DCP Placid is a family man who enjoys listening to music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, and badminton. He also values engaging with people—a quality that will undoubtedly serve him well in his new role as the public face of the Nigeria Police Force.
As the new Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Placid brings a unique combination of local policing experience, international exposure, academic excellence, and communication skills to a position that requires navigating the complex relationship between law enforcement and the Nigerian public.
The appointment takes effect immediately, and Nigerians will be watching to see how DCP Placid’s extensive background shapes the communication strategy of the Nigeria Police Force.
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