The Inspector General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
The outgoing FPRO, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Hundeyin said the new FPRO was a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.
He said Placid, born on Dec. 2, 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, hailed from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
He said the new FPRO holds a B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos.
The outgoing FPRO said Placid also holds a Bachelor of Law from the National Open University of Nigeria.
“He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1996, and was commissioned in August 1998.
“He has attended several professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with certifications as expert in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection.
“Placid has served in various strategic capacities within and outside the country, including Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adamawa and PPRO, Police Staff College, Jos,” he said.
Hundeyin said the new FPRO had also served as Chief of Training, African Union Mission in Sudan and Head of Training and Development, United Nations Mission in Darfur.
He said Placid had served as a Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu, as well as the Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Robbery Unit, Kaduna State and African Union Election Security Adviser.
Hundeyin said Placid was an ACP Operations, in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States, ACP Intelligence Department, Abia and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance, Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.
“Placid is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law.
“He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
“He was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on Dec. 13, 2025, prior to his redeployment to Cross River.
“Placid is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.
“The new FPRO can be reached on 07031179186,” he said.
