Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga takes charge as Oyo State Commissioner of police

Crime Diary

IBADAN, NIGERIA (NPA) — 28 March 2026 — A new Commissioner of Police has resumed at the Oyo State Police Command. CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has undertaken several professional courses, including the Citizenship and Leadership Course, Capacity Development Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, Community Policing Course in Benin City, Junior Command Course at Police Staff College, Jos, Tactical Leadership and Command Course (TLCC) at Police College, Kaduna, and Strategic Leadership Command Course (SLCC) at the National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja.

Appointed into the Nigeria Police Force on 10 June 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, CP Olugbenga has served with distinction across multiple states, including Lagos, Abia, Delta, Borno, Kano, Yobe, Oyo, Kogi and Bauchi. His postings have spanned operational, investigative and administrative capacities. They include Officer-in-Charge of Odaliki Police Post, Divisional Crime Officer at Isheri Division, Second-in-Command to the Chief Security Officer at Government House, Lagos, and Divisional Police Officer in Umunede, Ughelli, Issele-Uku and Kwale Divisions in Delta State. He also served as Police Component Commander for Operation Zaman Lafia under Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Oyo State, Deputy Commissioner of Police at Safer Highway, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) at Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to a statement issued on 27 March 2026 by DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, anipr, mnisma, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CP Olugbenga is a seasoned professional and an active member of reputable professional bodies. He is a pioneer member of the National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja, among other national and international associations.

Throughout his career, he has recorded remarkable achievements as head of formations and operational teams. His leadership has been characterised by proactive policing, strategic crime prevention initiatives, effective management in conflict-prone areas, and fostering inter-agency collaboration. His exceptional service has earned him commendations for bravery, professionalism and dedication to duty.

Beyond his professional commitments, CP Olugbenga enjoys writing, dancing, reading and counselling. As he assumes office as the 49th Commissioner of Police, the Oyo State Command is confident that under his leadership, the security of lives and property will be further strengthened, public confidence in policing will be enhanced, and purposeful, strategic policing will continue to define operations in the state.