The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan 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, Anthony Okon Placid.
CSP Iniedu, a native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, is an experienced police officer with a distinguished career spanning public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has attended several professional courses covering investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.
Before his appointment, CSP Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and led initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
He previously served as Public Relations Officer at the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, and held several operational and administrative positions across the country.
His previous appointments 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 oversaw the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.
According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in CSP Iniedu’s ability to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his vast experience and professional competence would further strengthen the Force’s strategic communication efforts and public engagement initiatives in support of ongoing policing reforms and operational successes.
Members of the public and media stakeholders can reach the new Force Public Relations Officer through the following channels: Phone – 08128526154 and X (formerly Twitter) – @cspiniedu.
