The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
DCP Placid, a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force, brings extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping to his new role.
Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos, and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria.
He 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 years, he has attended several professional and international courses, including the United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST) and the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya, earning certifications in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection.
DCP Placid has served in key capacities across Nigeria and internationally, including as Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State and at the Police Staff College, Jos; Chief of Training for the African Union Mission in Sudan; Head of Training and Development for the United Nations Mission in Darfur; Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu; Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Kogi, and Abia States.
He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), a Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer, and an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law.
He graduated from the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) in December 2025.
DCP Placid is happily married with children.
His hobbies include listening to music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.
The outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, confirmed the transition at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on 8 March 2026.
For official correspondence, DCP Placid can be reached at 07031179186.
