The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, just six months after he assumed office.
Approval for his removal was reportedly granted on Thursday, March 5, 2025. As of the time of filing this report, the exact circumstances surrounding the decision remain unclear.
TheFact Daily notes that the development comes amid ongoing restructuring within the police hierarchy following the emergence of new leadership at the Force Headquarters.
The shake-up follows the appointment of Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Disu was named IGP last week after the removal of Kayode Egbetokun, who had headed the force since 2023.
A source confirmed the development, stating, “The Force Public Relations Officer was removed this morning.”
However, it remains uncertain who will succeed Hundeyin as the new spokesperson of the Force, especially as police operations have intensified in recent days.
“We don’t know who will take over from him, although we thought he would last longer considering his expertise,” the source added. “When a new IGP is appointed, it is not unusual for some positions to change. Unfortunately, he was affected.”
Efforts to reach Hundeyin proved abortive as he was unavailable at the time.
