The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
He takes over from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the outgoing FPRO, Hundeyin, DCP Placid is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.
Hundeyin said, “Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. 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 (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos, and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria to study Bachelor of Laws (LL.B).
“DCP Anthony 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, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on 13 December 2025, before his redeployment to Cross River State.
“He is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people. DCP Placid can be reached at 07031179186.
