IGP Disu Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as New Force Public Relations Officer

By Emmanuel Kwada

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.

The announcement was made in an official statement from the outgoing FPRO, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, on March 8, 2026, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

DCP Placid, a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping, takes over from ACP Hundeyin following a recent leadership reshuffle under the new IGP.

Born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, DCP Placid 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, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos, and has studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria towards a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).

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.

DCP Placid has undertaken numerous professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with expertise in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection. He also completed the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.

His career highlights include serving as Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) 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 various divisions including Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu; Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State; African Union Election Security Adviser; Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States; Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Intelligence Department, Abia State; and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance at Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.

He is 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. DCP Placid is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025, shortly before his redeployment to Cross River State.

DCP Placid is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.

He can be reached on 07031179186.

The appointment comes amid ongoing restructuring efforts by the IGP to enhance the Force’s operational efficiency and public communication.