The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu has approved the appointment of Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force.
The appointment was disclosed in a statement by the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
Anthony Okon Placid is a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training and international peacekeeping.
Born on December 2, 1970 in Uyo, Anthony Okon Placid hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Anthony Okon Placid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Regional Planning from University of Uyo and a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy from University of Jos. He also studied Law at National Open University of Nigeria.
Anthony Okon Placid 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.
Anthony Okon Placid has served as Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State and at the Police Staff College Jos. He also served as Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan and Gembu, as well as Officer in Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State.
Internationally, Anthony Okon Placid served as Chief of Training for the African Union Mission in Sudan and Head of Training and Development for the United Nations Mission in Darfur.
Anthony Okon Placid is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and a graduate of the Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, where he was inducted as Member of the National Institute in December 2025
