- IGP appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as new Force Public Relations Officer
- Appointment approved by Olatunji Rilwan Disu
- Announcement confirmed by outgoing spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyi
- Placid brings experience in operations, intelligence, training and peacekeeping
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 confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyi.
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According to the statement, DCP Placid is a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping missions.
Anthony Okon Placid was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.
He holds a Bachelor of Science 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.
Placid also studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Nigeria Police Academy in 1996 and was formally commissioned in August 1998.
Over the years, he has served in several operational and administrative capacities within the police force.