The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (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 June 19, 2026, by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, from the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, CSP Iniedu is an experienced police officer with a background spanning public communication, intelligence management, operational policing, administration, and institutional accountability.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone extensive professional training in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, intelligence analysis, strategic communication, and human rights-based policing.
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 promoting transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
