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Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Benjamin Hundeyin.
The change was announced in a statement issued by the outgoing FPRO on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Hundeyin, who held the position since September 2023 under the previous IGP Kayode Egbetokun, had previously served as spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command.
Profile: DCP Anthony Okon Placid
DCP Placid, born December 2, 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a seasoned officer with extensive experience across administration, intelligence, operations, training, and international peacekeeping. He holds a degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D.) from the University of Jos, and a law degree from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
He began his career as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy in Kano in 1996 and was commissioned in August 1998. Placid has undertaken numerous professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), earning certifications in police studies, military studies, gender awareness, international humanitarian law, human rights, and civilian protection. He also completed the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.
The new Force spokesman is married with children and lists his hobbies as listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis and badminton, and engaging with people.
Appointment of Force New Media Officer
In a separate development announced on Friday, March 7, 2026, IGP Disu approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ali Giwa as the new Force New Media Officer. CSP Giwa will oversee the Force’s digital communications strategy and enhance public engagement through online platforms.
The dual appointments form part of the IGP’s ongoing efforts to modernize police communication, strengthen transparency, and improve public trust in the Nigeria Police Force following his assumption of office in early March 2026.
No official reason was given for Hundeyin’s replacement, though the changes align with Disu’s early moves to restructure key directorates and align the Force’s public-facing operations with his stated priorities of professionalism, accountability and community-oriented policing.
The appointments take effect immediately.
