The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has formally congratulated CSP Benjamin Hundeyin on his appointment as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) for the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement issued today, RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, praised Hundeyin as “a polished, intelligent, and professionally minded police officer” well-suited for the crucial role of spokesperson and image maker. Nwanguma, who cited frequent interactions with Hundeyin during his tenure as the Lagos State Police Command PRO, described him as a model of professionalism.
“On several occasions, I reached out to him both professionally and personally, and I can affirm that he is approachable, polite, humble, and committed to duty,” Nwanguma stated. “He represents the kind of officer the public should relate with—one who combines professionalism with human decency.”
The statement, however, drew a sharp contrast with the tenure of Hundeyin’s predecessor, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, whose departure Nwanguma called “a relief.”
“Adejobi stirred needless controversy with his conduct and often became a liability to the institution he represented,” Nwanguma asserted. “Rather than bridge the gap between the police and the public, he too often widened the trust deficit. He was haughty, defensive, and dismissive—the very opposite of what a police spokesperson should be.”
Nwanguma emphasised that the core function of the Police PRO is to build public trust, not defend misconduct.
“The role of a Police PRO is critical and delicate. It is not to glorify impunity or shield misconduct. It is to clarify the law, correct misinformation, and build public trust,” he noted. “When a PRO misstates the law or justifies abuse, they do lasting damage. They embolden rogue officers and deepen public distrust in the police.”
RULAAC urged CSP Hundeyin to uphold the high standards of professionalism for which he is known, expressing confidence that if he does, he can “reposition the Public Relations Department as a vehicle for accountability, transparency, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.”
