Ogun State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with traditional institutions and communities as part of efforts to promote peace, security and public order.

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the assurance while attending the grand finale of the 57th Afotamodi Day celebration in Isara-Remo.

The event, themed “Preserving Our Heritage, Restoring Our Glory,” was hosted by the Odemo of Isara, Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo, Otele III, and attended by the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Torungbuwa II, alongside other traditional rulers, chiefs and community stakeholders.

Also present were the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, who represented the governor; Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka; Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Brigadier General Friday Oguche Onu; Commander of Ogun Amotekun, Brigadier General Alade I. Adedigba (retd.); and former Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun.

The police command said Ojajuni’s participation was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to strengthen community policing, build public trust and engage with communities during cultural and social celebrations.

It added that collaboration with traditional institutions and local communities remained important to sustaining security and public order across Ogun State.