What To Know About CSP Hundeyin, New Nigerian Police Spokesman

Benjamin Hundeyin, the widely respected outgoing spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, has been appointed the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.

He replaces Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to lead operations at the Delta Police Command in what authorities describe as a routine administrative reshuffle aimed at career advancement and manpower optimization.

CSP Hundeyin brings a formidable mix of field experience and communication expertise to his new national role. With a degree in English from Lagos State University and a Master’s in Legal Criminology and Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan, Hundeyin is not just a police officer, he’s a strategic communicator.

Hundeyin has completed specialized training in Civil-Military Coordination at the Nigerian Army’s leadership school in Jaji and is affiliated with several elite professional bodies, including: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) International Public Relations Association, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).

His career also includes a notable international assignment with the UN–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), where he honed his skills in global peacekeeping and crisis communication. Since March 2022, Hundeyin has served as the voice of the Lagos State Police, winning praises for his media responsiveness and efforts to bridge the gap between the police and the public.

His tenure saw a marked improvement in police-community relations and public trust.

Now stepping into the national spotlight, CSP Hundeyin is tasked with leading the police’s public messaging strategy, reinforcing transparency, and managing crisis communications at the highest level. The handover ceremony is expected to take place in the coming days at Force Headquarters, Abuja.