IGP Disu Names New Police Spokesperson, Redeploys Placid

Chief Superintendent of Police Isuku Victor has been named the new Force Public Relations Officer, following approval from Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu.

IGP Disu also approved the immediate redeployment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who was appointed Force spokesperson three months ago, a few days after Disu assumed office as the 23rd Inspector General of Police to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja.

The high-profile reshuffles are part of an administrative shake-up in the Nigeria Police.

Until his latest appointment, Victor was the Officer-in-Charge of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU).

​The administrative changes were officially conveyed via a Police Wireless Message signed by the Force Secretary and circulated to all relevant departments, commands, and formations of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide.

​Sources within the Force Headquarters confirm that the latest postings are part of routine administrative and strategic personnel adjustments.

​According to the official circular, the leadership reshuffle is strictly “aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery” across the law enforcement agency’s media and investigative apparatuses.

Placid confirmed his replacement to Premium Times when contacted. However, the circumstances surrounding the latest reshuffle have not been officially detailed by the police.