Leadership Reshuffle: IGP Tunji Disu Removes Hundeyin as Nigeria Police Force PRO

Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin

Leadership Reshuffle: IGP Tunji Disu Removes Hundeyin as Nigeria Police Force PRO

The newly sworn‑in Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has officially removed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), just six months after his appointment. This move marks one of the first major personnel changes under IGP Disu’s leadership. The decision, finalized Thursday morning at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, comes less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu inaugurated Disu as the 23rd substantive IGP, replacing Kayode Egbetokun. While no official explanation has been provided, sources say the removal is part of a broader restructuring and modernization effort within the Force.

ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, a native of Badagry, Lagos State, was appointed FPRO by former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Hundeyin 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 completed specialized training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji. Professionally, Hundeyin is affiliated with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), International Public Relations Association (IPRA), and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).

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Hundeyin’s career highlights include serving as Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Zone 2 Command, Lagos, and participating in the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). His removal reflects the common practice of new IGPs reorganizing their core teams to align with their strategic priorities. While Hundeyin was widely respected for his professional expertise and communication skills, the change is seen as part of IGP Disu’s plan to build a team aligned with his vision for the Nigeria Police Force.

Sources at the Force Headquarters described a tense atmosphere as officers await the announcement of Hundeyin’s successor. The Nigeria Police Force is expected to release a formal statement soon to ensure continuity in public relations as IGP Disu implements his reform agenda. This change underscores a fast-moving police leadership transition and signals IGP Disu’s commitment to restructuring key positions in line with his vision for a modernized and transparent Nigeria Police Force.