The Nigerian Police Force has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin, as the Force Public Relations Officer and replaced him with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid.
Although the police authorities have yet to make an official announcement, sources at the Force Headquarters in Abuja confirmed to Premium Times the development.
According to the sources, Placid has been appointed to take over the position of Force Public Relations Officer, which traditionally requires an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Hundeyin, who previously served as the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command before his appointment as Force PRO, assumed the national role in September 2025.
Sources also disclosed that the police hierarchy has created a new department, the New Media Office.
Chief Superintendent of Police Ali Giwa has been appointed to head the newly created unit.
Naija News reports that the development comes after Hundeyin declared that the new Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, will not be subjected to any form of emotional blackmail.
Hundeyin maintained that IGP Disu will remain professional and won’t be goaded into taking any needless action.
He also insisted that no officer is above the law and anyone found wanting will be dealt with.
“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 amongst his officers while equally asserting that any officer found wanting would be decisively sanctioned, as no officer is above the law,” he wrote on his 𝕏 account.
