The Digest:
The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, barely six months after he assumed the position. According to sources, approval for Hundeyin's removal was given on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The circumstances surrounding the sudden development remain unclear. The decision comes amid ongoing internal restructuring following the appointment of Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. Disu was named IGP last week after the removal of Kayode Egbetokun. A source confirmed, "The Force Public Relations Officer has been removed this morning." Uncertainty remains over who will replace Hundeyin. "We don't know who will take over from him, although we thought he would last longer considering his expertise," the source said, noting that new IGP appointments typically bring vacancies. When contacted by SaharaReporters, Hundeyin replied he was "unavailable right now" and advised contacting FCT or state police command spokespersons.
Key Points
- The reported removal after just six months suggests significant internal dissatisfaction or restructuring.
- The lack of clear explanation leaves room for speculation about the reasons.
- The timing aligns with broader IGP Disu-led reorganization of the force.
- Hundeyin's brief tenure saw him become a prominent public face of the police.
- The spokesperson role remains vacant pending announcement of replacement.
Benjamin Hundeyin's reported removal as Force PRO after only six months marks another shake-up in the Nigeria Police hierarchy, as new IGP Tunji Disu continues to reshape his leadership team.
Sources: SaharaReporters
