Nigerian Police sack Benjamin Hundeyin as spokesman

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, six months after he assumed the role.

ACP Hundeyin’s removal was approved on Thursday, March 5, 2025, although details surrounding the development remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.

However, the circumstances surrounding the sudden development remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.

The decision comes amid ongoing internal restructuring within the police hierarchy following the emergence of a new leadership at the force headquarters.

The shake-up follows the appointment of Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Disu was named IGP last week after the removal of Kayode Egbetokun, who had led the force since 2023.

According to THE WHISTLER , a source confirmed the development, saying, “The Force Public Relations Officer has been removed this morning.”

However, uncertainty remains over who will replace Hundeyin as the new spokesperson of the force, particularly as operational activities within the police 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 said.

“However, when a new IGP is appointed, it is not news that some positions would be vacant, unfortunately, he was affected.”