The Nigeria Police Force has removed its long-serving spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, from his position at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, with his deputy expected to assume the role as he proceeds to the Delta State Command.
Adejobi, who for years was the public face of the police, departs under a cloud of scandals that have trailed his career.
Known for his combative defense of the Force, he was often accused of shielding the institution from accountability, clamping down on social media users, and silencing dissent.
Within the ranks, whispers of alleged “women issues” dogged his tenure, while his promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) only stirred more controversy.
Critics argued the move reflected systemic rot in the police, rewarding loyalty over integrity.
His record also drew attention beyond Nigeria’s borders. Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju once petitioned the U.S. Embassy, calling for Adejobi’s visa to be revoked due to his alleged role in repressing citizens.
Among those who accused him of abuse of power were nurse Olamide Thomas, who claimed retaliation after rejecting his advances, and UK-based Dorcas Adeyinka, who alleged she was framed for murder.
In later years, Adejobi was said to operate indirectly, using proxy platforms run by close associates to issue statements defending the police. Yet his controversies persisted.
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In one widely condemned incident, he allegedly directed a cameraman to steal activist Omoyele Sowore’s sunglasses during a protest—a stunt that embarrassed the Force when exposed.
His redeployment is being seen by insiders as the close of a turbulent era in the police’s public relations office.
Sowore, a relentless critic of Adejobi, did not mince words in his reaction, describing him on social media as “one of the worst policemen ever recruited” and a symbol of the impunity that has plagued the Force.
The activist’s criticism came after Adejobi defended police actions during Sowore’s recent arrest, denying allegations of torture and claiming the injuries he sustained predated his detention.
Witnesses, however, alleged that officers under Adejobi’s office were involved in physically assaulting him.
Adejobi’s exit marks a dramatic shift in police communications at a time when public confidence in law enforcement remains severely tested.