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• 08 Mar, 2026

CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue -- Because Your Content Deserves to Pay Off. Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The Nigeria Police Force have appointed DCP Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, approved the appointment of DCP Placid on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, the outgoing Force Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued via the Police X handle @PoliceNG. Hundeyin described Placide as a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. "Born on 2 December 1970 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he hails from Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D) from the University of Jos and studied Law at the National Open University of Nigeria forstudied Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)." Source: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1700178-breaking-nigeria-police-force-pro-removes-ben-hundeyin/