Ben Hundeyin

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A big congratulations to my first ever DPO (Ikire back then) Chief Dr. Martins Olaleye Bamigboye (ACP Rtd) on his conferment as the Ọ̀kanlọmọ of Ire Èkìtì Kingdom. 🤗🤗🤗

IGP APPOINTS DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID AS FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).

DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is 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.😎.

He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1996, and was commissioned in August 1998.

He has attended several professional and international courses, including United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with certifications as expert in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, and Civilian Protection. UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya

DCP Placid has served in various strategic capacities within and outside the country, including Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adamawa State; PPRO, Police Staff College, Jos; Chief of Training, African Union Mission in Sudan; Head of Training and Development, United Nations Mission in Darfur; Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan, and Gembu; Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Robbery Unit, Kaduna State; African Union Election Security Adviser; Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Department, Abia State; and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance, Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.

DCP Anthony Placid is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Commonwealth Human Rights Trainer and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Trainer on International Humanitarian Law. He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on 13 December 2025, prior to his redeployment to Cross River State.

He is happily married with children. His hobbies include listening to good music, playing football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, and engaging with people.

DCP Placid can be reached on 07031179186.

Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Outgoing Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
8th March, 2026

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE EXPANDS COUNTER-TERRORISM CAPACITY, APPROVES NEW CTU BASES AND ADDITIONAL DEPLOYMENTS

The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capacity through a specialised training programme designed to enhance the operational readiness of personnel of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).

The training programme, implemented in collaboration with the British High Commission in Nigeria through the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa, forms part of ongoing efforts to reinforce the Force’s capability in combating terrorism, banditry, and other serious crimes threatening national security.

The two-week Close Quarter Battle and Intelligence Analysis training programme featured fifty-six (56) participants drawn from the Counter Terrorism Units of the Nigeria Police Force. The officers were exposed to contemporary counter-terrorism tactics, intelligence analysis, and operational best practices aimed at strengthening coordinated responses to emerging security threats.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme held at the Peacekeeping Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Tyler of the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa, British High Commission, commended the enthusiasm and professionalism demonstrated by the participants. He urged the officers to effectively deploy the knowledge acquired in the operational field and reaffirmed the British Government’s commitment to sustaining collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in strengthening counter-terrorism operations across the region.

In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Counter Terrorism Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Akoh Gabriel, stated that the training initiative reflects the determination of his administration to continually upscale the operational capacity of officers of the Force in responding effectively to evolving security threats. He also expressed appreciation to the British Government for its sustained partnership and strategic support.

As part of broader measures aimed at strengthening the national counter-terrorism framework, IGP Olatunji Disu has approved the establishment of new Counter Terrorism Bases in Madagali, Adamawa State; Ikot Odo in Akpabuyo, Cross River State; and Ode-Remo in Ogun State. The IGP also approved the deployment of additional CTU personnel to strategic operational locations across the country to enhance rapid response capability and improve operational coverage.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening partnerships, building operational capacity, and deploying strategic resources to combat terrorism and other emerging security threats across the country.

Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
7th March, 2026

Congratulations, sir on your promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Aka Sh*ttu. 🫡