When the Inspector-General of Police announced CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, it wasn’t just another routine reshuffle, it was like a casting change in a blockbuster movie.
Nigerians who’ve followed his journey in Lagos already know: Hundeyin is not your regular police mouthpiece. He’s a man who tweets, talks, argues, and sometimes even trends.
But who exactly is this new face of police communication, and why does his appointment matter? Let’s take a deeper dive.
From English Graduate To Police Voice
Before wearing khaki and badges, Benjamin Hundeyin was just another Lagos boy with a love for words. He studied English at Lagos State University, sharpening his ability to pick the right words at the right time, a skill that would later become his greatest weapon as a cop.
Not stopping there, he bagged a Master’s in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from UI, proving that he’s not just about press statements but also understands the psychology of crime and security. Think of him as the rare police officer who can switch from quoting Shakespeare to analyzing criminal behavior without missing a beat.
Beyond Lagos: Peacekeeping in Darfur
Many Nigerians don’t know this, but Hundeyin once wore the blue helmet of the United Nations.
In 2020, he served in Darfur, Sudan, under UNAMID. That experience wasn’t just about keeping the peace; it exposed him to international diplomacy, crisis communication, and real conflict management. In short, Hundeyin has seen chaos up close—and learned how to talk his way through it.
Lagos PRO: The Man Who Made Police Trend
If you lived in Lagos between 2022 and 2025, you probably saw his name on your timeline. Hundeyin was the Police PRO in Lagos, and unlike most officers who hide behind bland press releases, he met Nigerians where they were—on social media.
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He responded to questions, clarified rumors, and sometimes clashed with trolls head-on. It was messy, but it made him visible. Lagosians didn’t always agree with him, but at least they felt someone in the force was actually talking to them, not at them.
When he was decorated as a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) earlier this year, his humble reaction—“It is marvelous in our eyes”—reminded people that this was still a man who knew how to speak the language of ordinary Nigerians.
Why Benjamin Hundeyin?
Hundeyin’s new role as Force PRO comes at a critical time. The police have been battered by years of mistrust, from #EndSARS scars to daily accusations of brutality. His appointment isn’t just about handling press, it’s about trying to repair a broken relationship between citizens and cops.
But here’s the catch:
* Will Hundeyin be allowed to speak freely, or will he be just another “yes man” trapped in Abuja bureaucracy?
* Can his social media charisma survive the heavy chains of national politics?
* And most importantly, will Nigerians trust him—or see him as just another uniform with sweet words?
A Game Of Trust
Benjamin Hundeyin is stepping into the biggest PR job in Nigeria with a résumé stronger than most: academic brains, global exposure, Lagos street experience, and a knack for communication. But Nigeria is not Darfur, and Twitter likes don’t always translate into public trust.
Still, if there’s any police officer who can turn a hostile press briefing into a trending topic, it’s him. And maybe—just maybe—he might be the bridge between the uniform and the people.
