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.
The announcement was disclosed by the outgoing Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, who described the newly appointed spokesperson as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.DCP Placid was born on December 2, 1970, in Mbiokporo Nsit, located in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from University of Jos, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from National Open University of Nigeria.Placid joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Nigeria Police Academy in 1996 and was officially commissioned in August 1998.
Over the years, he has undertaken several professional and international courses, including the United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST) and the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya. He also holds certifications in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection.DCP Placid has served in several strategic positions within Nigeria and internationally. His roles include:
Assistant Commissioner of Police overseeing operations and intelligence in Akwa Ibom State, Kogi State, and Abia State.
Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State
PPRO at the Police Staff College in 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
African Union Election Security Adviser
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and serves as a Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer. He is also a trainer for the International Committee of the Red Cross on International Humanitarian Law.
DCP Placid is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025.
He is married with children and enjoys listening to music, playing football, basketball, table tennis and badminton, as well as engaging with people.
