Breaking: Benjamin Hundeyin Sacked As Nigeria Police PRO, New Replacement Named

The Nigeria Police Force has relieved Assistant Commissioner of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin, of his duties as Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as his replacement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While the police authorities have yet to issue an official statement, sources at the Force Headquarters in Abuja confirmed the change to Premium Times.

According to these sources, Placid has been named to assume the PRO role, a position traditionally held by an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Hundeyin, who previously served as spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, had held the national PRO position since his appointment in September 2025.

The sources also revealed that the police hierarchy has established a new unit, the New Media Office, with Chief Superintendent Ali Giwa appointed to lead the department.

According to Naija News, this development comes shortly after Hundeyin publicly stated that the new Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, would not be subjected to emotional blackmail.

Hundeyin emphasized that IGP Disu would remain professional, refusing to take unnecessary action under pressure. He further stated that no officer is above the law, and anyone found culpable would be sanctioned.

“The IGP will not be goaded into taking needless actions. The case is already before a court of competent jurisdiction and is progressing well. Sentiments or emotional blackmail will not cow the Force. IGP Olatunji Disu, psc(+), NPM remains resolute in ensuring professionalism among his officers while equally asserting that any officer found wanting will be decisively sanctioned, as no officer is above the law,” Hundeyin wrote on his account.