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Breaking: IGP Appoints CSP Benjamin Hundeyin As New Force PRO — Controversial Shake-Up Follows Adejobi’s Redeployment

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who has been promoted and redeployed to the Delta State Command.

The change, announced across police channels and carried by national media — instantly sent social feeds buzzing and newsroom editors back to their phones.

Who Is Benjamin Hundeyin? — Quick Profile

CSP Benjamin Hundeyin is a high-profile communicator who has been Lagos State Police Command’s public face since 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and reportedly a master’s in legal criminology and security psychology, and is an associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other professional bodies — credentials that help explain his selection for the national role.

Hundeyin runs an active social media presence as Lagos PRO and is known for hands-on engagement with journalists and community groups.

Beyond The Routine Reshuffle

On the surface this looks like a personnel move: a promotion here, a posting there. But the timing and optics matter:

* Communications Reset: Hundeyin’s Lagos record suggests a more accessible, media-savvy approach. For a Force that has struggled with public confidence, the appointment signals an attempt at a softer public face, or at least one that knows how to trend.
* Damage Control: Adejobi’s departure — framed by some outlets as “controversial” — gives the Force an opportunity to recalibrate its message after a period of intense scrutiny over police conduct and public relations battles. Whether this is reform or repositioning is now the central public question.
* Operational Priorities: Moving Adejobi into an operational post in Delta signals the IGP’s intent to keep experienced hands in theaters that matter for security operations; it also removes a lightning-rod personality from the national press stage.

The controversy Around Adejobi

DCP Adejobi’s tenure as Force PRO drew fierce reactions. Human rights groups and activists publicly accused him of using the office to defend or justify heavy-handed police actions and to attack critics online; at least one legal petition even urged international visa sanctions over alleged rights abuses.

Media reports also flagged social-media spats and questions about the tone of Force communications under his watch. The Force insists his redeployment is routine and reflects career progression. Both the criticism and the official defence are part of the story the public must weigh.

What Will Change?

This appointment will be judged by three tests:

1. Tone: Will Hundeyin shift the Force’s tone from defensive to accountable? Look to his first national briefing — language, acknowledgement of mistakes, and commitment to transparency will be telling.
2. Access: Will media houses get earlier access and clearer briefings? Increased press engagement and faster responses to incidents will signal a real change.
3. Accountability: Will the Force pair a new spokesperson with structural reforms (internal investigations, public dashboards, improved complaints processes), or will this be a cosmetic switch?

If Hundeyin can combine professional PR skills with a genuine push for openness, the move could mend fences. If not, the appointment will look like a rotation of personalities with the same old problems.

What This Says About Policing And Image

Personnel changes are normal. But in Nigeria today, where police legitimacy is under pressure, a Force PRO is not just a spokesperson, they are the face of public trust.

This appointment matters because Nigerians expect not only better messaging, but better policing. A savvy communicator can help restore faith, but only if the messaging is matched by action. For now, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin has the microphone, and the country will be listening.