Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, has been appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force by Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Placid’s appointment was announced on Sunday by the outgoing spokesperson of the Force, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed that the appointment takes immediate effect.
Hundeyin noted that the IGP had approved the appointment of Placid, just as he described him as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.
The new Force spokesperson was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the State.
Placid holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo. And a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. He also studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Nigeria Police Academy in 1996 and was commissioned in August 1998.
Throughout his career, Placid has attended several professional and international courses, including the United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST). Where he obtained certifications in police studies, military studies, gender awareness, international humanitarian law, human rights, and civilian protection. He also participated in the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya.
Placid has served in several strategic roles within and outside Nigeria. His previous assignments include Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State and at the Police Staff College in Jos. He also served as Chief of Training with the African Union Mission in Sudan, and Head of Training and Development with the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur.
Placid also served as Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu, Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State. He served as African Union Election Security Adviser, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi states.
Placid served as Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Intelligence Department in Abia State, and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance at Zone 3 Headquarters in Yola.
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and also serves as a Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer. He is also an International Committee of the Red Cross trainer on International Humanitarian Law.
Placid is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. He was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025, before his redeployment to Cross River State.
Placid is married with children and enjoys listening to music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.
