The Ogun State Police Command has expanded its operational capacity with the commissioning of a new Area Command, two Divisional Headquarters, a Police Post, and additional operational assets to strengthen grassroots policing and rapid response across the state.
The new facilities were delivered through collaborative efforts involving the state government, traditional institutions, corporate bodies, and host communities.
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, commissioned the Ijebu Igbo Area Command and its Divisional Headquarters.
The event was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Olatokunbo Joseph Talabi; the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo; traditional rulers; community leaders; and other dignitaries.
At the ceremony, the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, HRH Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo, was commended for mobilizing community support towards the project, while a patrol van was donated to enhance operational efficiency.
The Ijebu Igbo Area Command comprises five divisions, Ijebu Igbo, Ago Iwoye, Awa Ijebu, Oru Ijebu, and Atan Ijebu, a development expected to improve coordination, intelligence sharing, and police visibility within the axis.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police also commissioned the Afon Divisional Headquarters under the Imeko Area Command, further expanding police presence and operational coverage.
The ceremony was attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, and local government representatives, with a patrol vehicle handed over to support field operations.
In a separate event, the CP commissioned the Japara Police Post, which is expected to extend security coverage to underserved communities, enhance rapid response, and strengthen intelligence gathering while fostering closer collaboration between residents and law enforcement.
The Police Community Relations Committee, led by State Chairman, Venerable Samson Popoola, participated in all commissioning ceremonies, underscoring the partnership between the police and stakeholders in enhancing security architecture in the state.
CP Ogunlowo expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government, traditional institutions, corporate organisations, and community stakeholders for their support.
He charged officers to uphold professionalism and ensure the effective deployment of the new facilities and assets in protecting lives and property, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led, and community-focused policing.
