In a strategic leadership reshuffle following the swearing-in of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, the Nigeria Police Force has named Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Placid as its new Force Public Relations Officer.
Placid takes over the mantle from Benjamin Hundeyin, according to an official statement released Sunday from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Here is a concise breakdown of the background and career of the new police spokesperson.
Profile of DCP Anthony Placid
1. Origins and Early Life
Born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, DCP Placid is a native of Mbiokporo Nsit in the Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
2. Educational Background
Placid is highly decorated academically, holding degrees from several institutions:
- B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning: University of Uyo.
- M.A. in Law and Diplomacy: University of Jos.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B): National Open University of Nigeria (Calabar Centre).
3. Police Career & Commission
His journey with the Nigeria Police Force began in 1996 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He was officially commissioned in August 1998, marking nearly 30 years of dedicated service.
4. International Expertise
Placid brings a global perspective to the role, having completed specialized training in:
- United Nations Peace Operations (Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Gender Awareness).
- UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding (Kenya).
5. Global Missions
His resume includes significant roles in international peacekeeping and security:
- Chief of Training: African Union Mission in Sudan.
- Head of Training and Development: United Nations Mission in Darfur.
- Election Security Adviser: African Union.
6. Domestic Experience
Before becoming the Force PRO, he held various high-pressure roles across Nigeria, including:
- PPRO: Adamawa State.
- DPO: Served in Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu.
- Anti-Robbery lead: Officer-in-Charge of the unit in Kaduna State.
- Assistant Commissioner: Postings in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States.
7. National Institute Membership
He is a recent graduate of the Senior Executive Course 47 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), where he was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025.
8. Personal Life & Hobbies
DCP Placid is a family man, married with children. When he is not in uniform, he is an avid sportsman who enjoys football, basketball, table tennis, and badminton, alongside a love for music.
