Police Chief Appoints Hundeyin New Force PRO

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun has appointed former Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force PRO.

CSP Hundeyin brings to his new role a wealth of experience in security operations and strategic communication. 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.

A seasoned communicator, Hundeyin has undergone specialized training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Nigerian Army’s leadership institute in Jaji and is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the International Public Relations Association, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).

His distinguished career includes a stint with the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), where he honed his skills in international peacekeeping and crisis communication.

Since March 2022, Hundeyin has served as the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, earning widespread recognition for his proactive engagement with the public and the media.

As the new national police spokesperson, CSP Hundeyin is expected to spearhead the Force’s communications strategy, enhance transparency, and strengthen public trust through effective crisis management and strategic messaging.

He replaces DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the erstwhile Force PRO, who has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command.