Anthony Okon Placid
Tracked across 15 events · 218 articles · First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Accidents
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad, arrested six suspected kidnappers in Nigeria — Kaduna State on April 3, 2026. The suspects, including Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bagudu, Yau Murtala,…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, as the Force Public Relations Officer, issued statements confirming the arrests and rescue operations by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its International — Interpol National Central Bureau Abuja, successfully arrested and repatriated Chinese fugitive Xu Qing to China. Xu Qing was wanted in China for his alleged involvement…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, issued statements detailing the arrest and repatriation of Xu Qing.
May 06, 2026 · 22 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has dismissed and arrested several officers in Nigeria — Rivers State for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, and other criminal activities. Two separate syndicates were uncovered, with…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, the police spokesperson, issued statements regarding the dismissals and ongoing investigations.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Police Special Fraud Unit, has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over N713.9 million from customers' accounts. This breakthrough followed a complaint from a financial…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, the Force spokesman, issued statements detailing the uncovering of the fraud syndicate and the arrests made by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Nigeria —…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, as the Force Public Relations Officer, issued statements detailing the operation and arrests made by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force.
May 08, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Nigeria —…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, issued the statement confirming the dismissal and prosecution of the officers involved in the shooting.
Apr 28, 2026 · 78 articles
Accidents
On May 8, 2026, a coordinated terrorist attack targeted the Nigeria — Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Nigeria — Yobe State. The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force confirmed the tragic loss of…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the details of the terrorist attack and the casualties.
May 16, 2026 · 15 articles
Accidents
On May 15, 2026, gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L. A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and staff,…
Impact: Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, issued statements confirming Olatunji Rilwan Disu's visit and the ongoing security operations.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Olatunji Rilwan Disu
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Anthony Okon Placid acts as the official spokesperson for the Nigeria Police For
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Olatunji Rilwan Disu serves as the Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force
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