The Nigeria Police Force has removed Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ending his tenure just six months after he assumed the role in September 2025.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the change, which became effective on Thursday, March 5, 2026, is part of a wider restructuring within the police leadership.
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It comes shortly after Olatunji Rilwan Disu was sworn in as the 23rd substantive Inspector-General of Police by Bola Tinubu.
Hundeyin, who was appointed by former police chief Kayode Egbetokun, had taken over the role from Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
During his time as the police spokesperson, he focused on strengthening the force’s public communication, particularly through digital engagement, transparency initiatives, and efforts aimed at improving public confidence in the police.
Before he was appointed FPRO, Hundeyin served as spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command and had also worked at Zone 2 Command under former police spokesperson Frank Mba, as well as at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police on February 3, 2026.
The Badagry-born officer 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.
His removal is believed to be linked to early administrative changes under IGP Disu, who assumed office in February 2026 following the resignation of Egbetokun and was formally confirmed on March 4 after approval by the Nigeria Police Council.
So far, the police authorities have not given an official explanation for Hundeyin’s removal, and no replacement has been publicly announced.
The development has generated conversations among security observers about the ongoing leadership adjustments within the Nigeria Police Force.
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