The Inspector-General of Police, IGP 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.
In an official signed statement by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, CSP Iniedu was described as a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability and administration.
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 and has attended several professional courses in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication and intelligence analysis.
Before his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and spearheaded initiatives aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. He also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among other operational and administrative assignments across the country.
Throughout his career, CSP Iniedu has occupied several strategic positions, including Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State Command, 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, 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 Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in CSP Iniedu’s ability to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his wealth of experience and professional expertise would further strengthen the Force’s strategic communication efforts and deepen public engagement 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 telephone number 08128526154 and on X (formerly Twitter) via the handle @cspiniedu.
