IGP Disu Appoints DCP Placid as New Force PRO

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially appointed DCP Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, effective immediately. This decision comes as DCP Placid replaces ACP Benjamin Hundeyin.

DCP Placid, who has a robust background in police operations and public relations, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Uyo and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the National Open University of Nigeria. He has attended several professional international courses, including training in peace operations and humanitarian law.

His previous roles include serving as the Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State and various strategic capacities within and outside Nigeria. DCP Placid is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and has been involved in training initiatives for the African Union and the United Nations.