The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, the outgoing spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
Hundeyin takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command as Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations, following his recent promotion.
Police authorities, in confirming the development, described the changes as routine administrative adjustments designed to ensure career progression and manpower optimization, stressing that the postings are neither punitive nor controversial.
CSP Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator, brings to the role extensive experience in law enforcement and strategic communications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
He has also undergone specialized training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Nigerian Army Leadership Institute, Jaji, and is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).
Hundeyin’s career has included an international peacekeeping assignment with the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), where he refined his expertise in crisis communication and public affairs.
Since March 2022, he has served as the Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, where his proactive engagement with the media and the public earned him widespread recognition.
As the new national police spokesperson, Hundeyin is expected to spearhead the Force’s communications strategy, strengthen public trust, and enhance transparency through effective crisis management and strategic messaging.
Background on CSP Benjamin Hundeyin
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin is a career police officer, public affairs strategist, and communicator with over two decades of service in law enforcement and security management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He has also undergone specialized training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Nigerian Army Leadership Institute in Jaji.
Hundeyin is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN). His career includes a stint with the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), where he gained vital experience in international peacekeeping, crisis communication, and public information management.
In March 2022, Hundeyin was appointed as the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, where he became widely recognized for his proactive media engagement and community outreach. His appointment in September 2025 as the Force Public Relations Officer marked another significant milestone, as he takes over national police communications with a mandate to enhance transparency, rebuild public trust, and strengthen the image of the Nigeria Police Force.
