Glorifying impunity not in Police PRO’s job description-RULAAC ED, congratulates Hundeyin

Stanley Ihedigbo

Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Okechukwu Nwanguma, has congratulated CSP Benjamin Hundeyin on his appointment as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.

Nwanguma, who has known and interacted with CSP Hundeyin since his tenure as the Lagos State Police Command PRO, described him as “a polished, intelligent, and professionally minded police officer well suited for the role of Police spokesperson and image maker.”

According to Nwanguma, “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. He represents the kind of officer the public should relate with – one who combines professionalism with human decency.”

On the redeployment of DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, whom Hundeyin succeeds, Nwanguma stated that his exit was a relief. “Adejobi stirred needless controversy with his conduct and often became a liability to the institution he represented. His promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police was undeserved and controversial. 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,” he said.

Nwanguma emphasized that the role of the 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. When a PRO misstates the law or justifies abuse, they do lasting damage. They embolden rogue officers and deepen public distrust in the police,” he noted.

He urged CSP Hundeyin to maintain the reputation and professionalism he is known for, stating that “if he stays true to those values, he can reposition the Public Relations Department as a vehicle for accountability, transparency, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.”