Police Name CSP Iniedu Okokon New Force Spokesperson

Police Name CSP Iniedu Okokon New Force Spokesperson

LAGOS — The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Iniedu Okokon as its new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), in a fresh reorganization that has seen another change in the Force’s communication leadership barely three months after the last appointment.

Okokon replaces Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Placid, who was appointed police spokesperson shortly after the assumption of office of the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s successor, IGP Olatunji Disu.

The development has generated interest within security and policing circles due to the brief tenure of Placid as Force spokesperson. As of the time of filing this report, the police authorities had not issued an official statement explaining the reasons behind the latest change.

When contacted, Placid confirmed the development, acknowledging that he had been relieved of his duties as Force Public Relations Officer. However, he declined to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the decision.

Sources at the Force Headquarters disclosed that Placid has been redeployed to the Lagos State Police Command, where he is expected to assume responsibility as head of the Finance and Administration Department.

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The redeployment is believed to be part of ongoing restructuring efforts within the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu.

The office of the Force spokesperson had witnessed changes following the death of former Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Khan Salihu, who reportedly died after a brief illness. His passing created a vacuum in the police communication architecture, prompting a series of appointments and subsequent adjustments.

As the new Force spokesperson, Okokon is expected to immediately assume responsibility for the management of the Force’s public communication, media relations, and engagement with citizens across the country.

Prior to his appointment, Okokon served as head of the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU), where he was credited with strengthening public complaint resolution mechanisms and enhancing accountability within the Force.

Meanwhile, the recently established Force New Media Unit will continue to operate under the leadership of CSP Aliyu Giwa, who is expected to maintain oversight of the police’s digital communication platforms and online engagement strategy.

Observers say the latest reshuffle underscores the determination of the police leadership to reposition strategic departments as the new administration consolidates its operational and administrative agenda.

Further clarification from the Force Headquarters is expected in the coming days regarding the rationale behind the changes.

Police Name CSP Iniedu Okokon New Force Spokesperson