The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, has continued his strategic familiarization tour across the State with visits to the Ikenne and Isara Area Commands as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community policing, enhance operational effectiveness, and consolidate partnerships with critical stakeholders in sustaining peace and security.

The tour featured engagements with traditional rulers, local government authorities, corporate stakeholders, community leaders, and officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force within the Remo axis.

According to the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the familiarization tour forms part of the Commissioner of Police’s strategic leadership initiative aimed at reinforcing intelligence-led policing, strengthening collaboration with host communities, and building sustainable partnerships with traditional institutions, local government authorities, corporate organisations, and other relevant stakeholders towards improving public safety and effective crime prevention across Ogun State.

The Commissioner of Police, accompanied by members of the Command Management Team and the State Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Comrade Abdullahi Lawal, commenced the visit at the Ikenne Area Command, where he was received by the Area Commander, ACP Sadiq Mana. Also present were the Executive Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Asimu Jamiu; the President of the Ikenne Development Association, Otunba Olufemi Allen; and other prominent community leaders and stakeholders.

During the engagement, CP Ojajuni underscored the importance of community participation in policing, urging residents to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely intelligence while reaffirming the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property.

The Commissioner of Police thereafter paid a strategic visit to Remo Stars Football Club, where he was received by the Club President, Hon. Kunle Soname, OON.

He commended the organisation for its remarkable contributions to youth development, sports excellence, and economic growth, describing meaningful youth engagement as a vital strategy for crime prevention and social stability. He further applauded the club for creating opportunities that positively channel the energy of young people and contribute to peaceful coexistence.

CP Ojajuni also paid a royal courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Highness, Alaiyeluwa Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo (Otete III), the Odemo of Isara. He appreciated the royal father for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and community development while soliciting continued support for intelligence gathering and community policing initiatives.

In his response, the monarch reaffirmed the commitment of the traditional institution to supporting the Nigeria Police Force and expressed confidence that sustained collaboration would further strengthen security within Isara and neighbouring communities.

In continuation of the tour, the Commissioner of Police, accompanied by the Odemo of Isara, His Royal Highness Oba Taiwo Taiwo, the Onipara of Ipara, and other stakeholders, inspected the permanent site of the proposed Isara Area Command Headquarters.

The inspection provided an opportunity to assess the progress of the project while encouraging stakeholders to sustain their support towards its timely completion. He observed that the permanent facility would significantly enhance operational efficiency and improve policing services within the jurisdiction.

The delegation also witnessed the presentation of a patrol vehicle donated to the Isara Area Command by the Isara Growth and Prosperity Foundation. The Commissioner expressed profound appreciation to the Foundation for the generous donation, describing it as a commendable demonstration of community support for policing.

He noted that the vehicle would improve operational mobility, strengthen response capability, and enhance crime-fighting efforts within the Area Command.

At the Isara Area Command, CP Ojajuni was received by the Area Commander, ACP Nurudeen Ali Amodu, alongside the Executive Chairman of Remo North Local Government, Hon. Sodade Ayodele Olumuyiwa, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and officers and men of the Command. During the interactive session, he emphasized that security is a shared responsibility requiring sustained collaboration among the Police, government, traditional institutions, and the people.

He commended stakeholders for their continued support and encouraged them to sustain intelligence sharing to deny criminal elements any operating space. The Commissioner equally charged officers and men of the Area Command to remain disciplined, professional, courteous, and proactive in the discharge of their constitutional duties.

As part of the visit, CP Ojajuni commissioned the temporary office of the Isara Area Command, describing it as a significant milestone in expanding police presence and bringing quality policing closer to the people. He expressed confidence that the establishment of the Area Command would improve operational coordination, enhance response time, and strengthen the Command’s capacity to effectively secure Remo North and adjoining communities.

The Commissioner also paid a royal courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Highness, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, Kankanbiina II, the Ologere of Ogere. He commended the monarch for his steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and harmonious coexistence while seeking the continued support of the traditional institution in advancing intelligence-led and community-based policing. In his response, the monarch applauded the proactive leadership of CP Ojajuni and assured the Command of the continued cooperation and support of the people of Ogere towards sustaining peace and security.

The Commissioner of Police reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Ogun State Police Command to strengthening community policing, deepening stakeholder collaboration, and sustaining intelligence-led policing strategies capable of addressing emerging security challenges.

He appreciated traditional rulers, local government authorities, corporate organisations, community associations, and all law-abiding residents for their invaluable support towards maintaining peace, public safety, and security across Ogun State.