Nigeria, June 19 -- The Nigeria Police Force has announced a change in its public relations leadership, with Iniedu Okokon, a chief superintendent of police (CSP), appointed as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO)

The new spokesperson replaces Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police (DCP), who was appointed to the role three months ago, a few days after Olatunji Disu assumed office as the 23rd Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Mr Placid confirmed his replacement to our reporter in a terse text response when contacted. However, the circumstances surrounding the latest reshuffle have not been officially detailed by the police.

Sources in the police headquarters told PREMIUM TIMES that Mr Placid has been redeployed to he...