The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (PRO).
Placid will replace Benjamin Hundeyin in the role.
This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Hundeyin, who signed as the outgoing spokesperson at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to the statement, Placid is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training and international peacekeeping.
Born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he 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 for a Bachelor of Laws degree.