The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.

 

Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), is described as a seasoned officer with extensive experience spanning administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.

 

Born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.

 

The new police spokesperson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos. He also studied law at the National Open University of Nigeria, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).

 

Placid joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy Kano in 1996 and was commissioned in August 1998.

 

Over the course of his career, he has attended several professional and international training programmes, including the United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST). His certifications cover Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection.

 

He also participated in the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding Course held in Kenya.