The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
The announcement was made via a statement released on Thursday by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who praised Hundeyin’s qualifications and experience, describing him as a competent officer with a strong academic and professional background.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),” the statement read.
CSP Hundeyin holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
In addition, he obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State.
He is affiliated with several professional bodies, including:
Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
Member, International Public Relations Association (IPRA)
Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
A seasoned communicator, CSP Hundeyin has held various strategic roles within the Nigeria Police Force.
He previously served as the Police Public Relations Officer at Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos and was also part of the Nigerian contingent to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur, Sudan (UNAMID) in 2020.
He further served as the Administration Officer at the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Until this recent appointment, he was the PRO of the Lagos State Police Command.
In his statement, Adejobi noted that the IGP has tasked Hundeyin with strengthening public trust in the Nigeria Police Force through effective communication and strategic public relations initiatives.
“The IGP has charged him to leverage his communications and security experience to bolster the Force’s public relations efforts and ensure continuous positive engagement with the public,” Adejobi said.
CSP Hundeyin can be reached via 07062606717 or benjamin@hundeyin.com.
Meanwhile, DAILY GAZETTE reports that the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been deployed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations at the Delta State Police Command.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Adejobi noted that the deployment reflects the leadership’s confidence in his capacity to enhance operational efficiency in the command.
