IGP Appoints CSP Iniedu Okokon As New Force PRO

June 19 () — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Iniedu Aniette Okokon as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).

The new spokesperson replaces Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who was appointed to the role three months ago shortly after Disu assumed office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

The changes were formally conveyed through a Police Wireless Message signed by the Force Secretary and circulated to relevant departments, commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force, notifying officers of the immediate leadership transition in the Force Public Relations Department, as well as accompanying redeployments affecting other strategic units.

CSP Okokon, until the appointment, served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Although the police authorities have yet to provide official details explaining the circumstances behind the sudden reshuffle, sources within the Force Headquarters told that the outgoing police spokesperson has been redeployed to the Lagos State Police Command, where he is expected to take up new responsibilities in line with the latest personnel adjustments within the Force.