The appointment places an experienced officer with a background in public communication, intelligence management and operational policing at the helm of the Force Public Relations Department.
CSP Iniedu, an indigene of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo. He has also participated in several professional courses covering investigative interviewing, crime scene management, strategic communication, intelligence analysis and human rights-based policing.
Before his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated the management of public complaints and led initiatives aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public confidence in the police.
Over the course of his career, he has held a number of strategic positions within the Force, including Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State. He also served as Operations Officer at Maisandari Division in Yobe State, Area Crime Officer at Umuahia Area Command in Abia State, Staff Officer at the IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters, and Second-in-Command of the 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron in Kubwa.
In addition, he was Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, a role that saw him supervise the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information across the country.
The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence in the ability of CSP Iniedu to effectively lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his experience and professional expertise would strengthen the Force’s communication strategy and deepen engagement with the public as policing reforms continue nationwide.
Members of the public and media practitioners can contact the new Force Public Relations Officer through the following channels:
Phone: 08128526154
X (formerly Twitter): @cspiniedu