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PRESS BRIEFING

PRESS BRIEFING BY CP BODE OJAJUNI, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND, HELD AT THE OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA

ON THE INCIDENT, OPERATIONAL DETAILS OF THE RESCUE MISSION, AND HANDING OVER OF FIVE (5) RESCUED STUDENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT OF ICT GATEWAY POLYTECHNIC

Good day, gentlemen of the press.

I, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, wish to brief the general public on the successful rescue of five (5) abducted students of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, in a coordinated intelligence-led operation.

The incident occurred on 27th April, 2026, at about 2255hrs, when Ipara Division received a distress call of a suspected kidnapping in the Sapade area. Upon receipt of the report, a patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene where an ash-coloured Toyota vehicle was discovered abandoned. The vehicle had visible bullet impacts and blood stains, while mobile phones and other personal belongings were recovered.

Further findings at the scene revealed an identity card belonging to a student of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, confirming that the occupants of the vehicle were students. This necessitated the immediate escalation of the incident and activation of a full-scale rescue operation.

Acting on my directive, tactical units of the Command, including operatives from Isara Area Command, Ipara Division, SWAT, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Quick Response Squad (QRS), and OP MESA, were swiftly mobilised for a coordinated operation.

On 28th April, 2026, at about 1500hrs, the joint teams embarked on sustained bush-combing and intelligence-led tracking operations along suspected escape routes, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Fidiwo axis in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.

The sustained operational pressure led to the successful rescue of the five (5) victims.

The victims were immediately evacuated, debriefed, and given first aid before being moved to the Police Hospital, Abeokuta, where they received medical attention. They are in stable condition.

During the operation, the kidnappers engaged our operatives in a gun duel but were overpowered by superior firepower, forcing them to flee with suspected gunshot injuries. No casualty was recorded among our operatives.

I commend the gallantry, professionalism, and swift coordination of all tactical units involved in this operation. The intelligence-driven response was decisive to the success achieved.

I also wish to assure the public that bush-combing operations are ongoing to track, arrest, and bring the fleeing suspects to justice.

The rescued students are hereby handed over to the school authority.

Thank you for your attention.

CP BODE OJAJUNI, psc, FCSS, MNIPR
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND

29TH APRIL, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

WORLD MALARIA DAY: OGUN POLICE COMMAND MEDICAL PARTNERS WITH THE LIFE PROJECTS FOR FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH

In commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day, the Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with The Life Projects and other corporate partners, successfully hosted a comprehensive Free Medical Outreach yesterday, 24 April 2026, at the Police Officers’ Mess, Ibara, Abeokuta.

The initiative, themed "Driven to end malaria; Now we can. Now we must," was designed to provide essential basic healthcare services, malaria testing, and treatments to Police officers, their families and civilian staffs present at the event yesterday.

During the event, beneficiaries received free consultations, malaria parasite tests, and the distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets and anti-malarial medications. The outreach also featured health education sessions focused on environmental hygiene and preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease within the barracks and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, noting how this partnership underscores the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to the "Health is Wealth" mantra reiterated how a healthy workforce is fundamental to maintaining public safety and effective policing. He commended and extended his gratitude to the Life projects representatives and their partners for their selfless contribution to community health and the wellbeing of officers of the ogun state command.

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

25TH APRIL, 2026

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FAMILIARIZATION VISITS !!!

CP BODE OJAJUNI VISITS 35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY, DSS OGUN STATE COMMAND, NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE OGUN STATE COMMAND AND NSCDC OGUN STATE COMMAND, REAFFIRMS STRONG INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION IN OGUN STATE

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, embarked on a series of strategic familiarization visits to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army; Department of State Services (DSS), Ogun State Command; Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command; and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, as part of deliberate efforts to deepen inter-agency collaboration, strengthen operational synergy, and enhance coordinated responses to the evolving security landscape in Ogun State, noting that contemporary policing and internal security management require sustained engagement, trust-building, intelligence sharing, and a unified operational posture among all security institutions.

At the 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, where CP Bode Ojajuni was received by the Commander, Brigadier General Godwin U. Nwamba, discussions were extensive and focused on consolidating the long-standing military–police partnership in internal security operations, with both leaders reviewing existing joint operational frameworks and identifying areas for improved coordination in rapid response mechanisms, intelligence-driven deployments, and synchronized patrols across identified security flashpoints within the State, while also emphasizing continuous inter-agency communication, joint situational assessments, and operational preparedness to effectively respond to violent crimes, communal tensions, and other threats to public peace and order.

At the Department of State Services (DSS), Ogun State Command, where the State Director, Director R.A. Adelakun, fsi+, received the delegation, engagements centered on strengthening intelligence-led security architecture through enhanced surveillance, proactive intelligence gathering, and timely dissemination of actionable information to relevant security agencies, with emphasis on preventing security breaches before escalation, while both agencies underscored the importance of synergy between intelligence and enforcement bodies in addressing organized crime and other emerging internal security challenges, reaffirming their shared commitment to maintaining a secure and stable environment through coordinated preventive strategies.

At the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, where the Comptroller of Immigration, CIS Olufunke Yetunde Odusote, received CP Bode Ojajuni and his delegation, discussions focused on border security management and migration control, with emphasis on strengthening mechanisms to curb illegal migration, human trafficking, smuggling activities, and the infiltration of criminal elements through unauthorized border routes, while both agencies also reviewed the importance of enhanced intelligence sharing, joint surveillance of border communities, and improved inter-agency coordination in addressing cross-border criminality, noting that effective border management remains critical to national security and internal stability.

At the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, where the State Commandant, Commandant Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo, received CP Bode Ojajuni and his team, discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, including public utilities, government facilities, and privately owned strategic installations, with emphasis on joint enforcement operations against vandalism, sabotage, and other illegal activities, as well as improved coordination in crisis response and emergency management, while both agencies reaffirmed the need for structured operational alignment, especially in situations requiring multi-agency intervention such as civil unrest, disaster response, and large-scale public disturbances.

CP Bode Ojajuni expressed profound appreciation to the leadership and personnel of all the security agencies visited for their continuous support, cooperation, and unwavering dedication to maintaining peace and security in Ogun State. He further described the synergy among security agencies as a critical pillar for effective policing and noted that his engagements were aimed at consolidating existing partnerships and building stronger operational bridges. The CP, whose leadership has continued to earn commendations for proactive policing, intelligence-driven operations, and strengthened inter-agency collaboration, reaffirmed the Ogun State Police Command’s unwavering commitment under his stewardship to enhancing coordination, deepening intelligence sharing, and sustaining collective efforts aimed at ensuring peace, safety of lives and property, and overall security stability across the State.

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

22ND APRIL, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

OGUN POLICE ARREST FEMALE SUSPECT OVER STOLEN MINI BUS REPAINTING, RECOVER EXHIBITS; MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIED

Detectives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, have foiled a case of suspected vehicle theft and illegal repainting of a Suzuki mini bus in a bush at Omu-Ijebu, leading to the arrest of one female suspect, Azeez Khadijat ‘F’, aged 22.

The incident occurred on Sunday, 19th April 2026, at about 1600hrs, when information was received that three men and a woman were sighted in a bush along Ikhasi Road, Kajola via Omu, illegally repainting a Suzuki mini bus, popularly known as “Korope,” without a registration number.

The vehicle was suspected to be originally yellow in colour before being repainted in white and blue colours in an attempt to alter its identity.

Acting swiftly on the intelligence, detectives mobilised to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in different directions. However, the said Azeez Khadijat ‘F’ was arrested inside the abandoned vehicle.

The vehicle was recovered and secured at the station for safekeeping. It was identified as bearing a Lagos State registration plate number. A search of the scene led to the recovery of three handsets, one power bank, one paint can, one sandpaper, and one Type-C charging cord, all suspected to belong to the fleeing suspects.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the mini bus was allegedly used to perpetrate criminal activities in Lagos State, prompting the suspects to repaint the vehicle in a bid to conceal its identity and evade detection.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while the case is under investigation. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the swift response and professionalism of the operatives and assures that all fleeing accomplices will be brought to justice.

Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.

DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

21ST APRIL, 2026

MAJOR SHAKE UP LOOMS !

At least 29 senior police officers are set to be fired including seniorDeputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) following the sacking of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

Crime Page reported on Tuesday that Egbetokun had been removed from his position as Inspector General of Police.