The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who described Hundeyin as a highly qualified officer with outstanding academic and professional credentials.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),” Adejobi stated.
According to the statement, Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State.
He is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), a Member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).
Highlighting his career path, Adejobi said, “A seasoned communicator, CSP Hundeyin previously served as the Police Public Relations Officer at Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, was part of the Nigerian contingent to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan (UNAMID) in 2020, and served as the Administration Officer at the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Until his present appointment, he was the Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command.”
Adejobi further disclosed that the IGP has mandated Hundeyin to build on existing efforts to strengthen public trust in the police.
“The Inspector-General of Police has charged him to leverage on his communications and security experience to bolster the Force’s Public Relations activities and ensure continuous positive relations with the public. He can be reached on 07062606717 or [email protected],” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Verily News reports that the IGP approved Adejobi’s redeployment as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations at the Delta State Police Command.
In a post on his official X handle, Adejobi confirmed the development, saying, “The posting reflects the confidence of the Force leadership in his extensive experience, professionalism, and ability to enhance operational strategies within the Command.”
His redeployment comes at a time when policing in Delta State faces public criticism over allegations of misconduct by officers.
Adejobi, during his tenure as FPRO, earned recognition for making the Force more visible on social media and fostering stronger ties with citizens through proactive crisis communication and engagement.
What You Should Know
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, a well-experienced police officer with international peacekeeping exposure and a strong academic background, has been appointed as Nigeria’s new Force Public Relations Officer.
He succeeds Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has now been deployed as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in Delta State. Adejobi is widely credited with enhancing police visibility and citizen engagement during his time as FPRO.
