Ogun Police Command receives temporary Ikenne Area Command facility, breaks ground for permanent structure

Crime Diary

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday, April 26, 2026, received the temporary building for the Ikenne Area Command and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a permanent structure. The event also featured a visit to the Ikenne Security Coordinating Centre, marking a significant milestone in strengthening security infrastructure and enhancing policing operations in the area.

According to a statement issued by DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni.

The CP commended the initiative as a clear demonstration of community-driven support for effective policing, emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration between security agencies, community stakeholders, and development partners in ensuring lasting peace and public safety.

He also praised the Ikenne Security Coordinating Centre for its digital innovation and coordinated approach to security management, noting that technological integration significantly enhances intelligence sharing and rapid response capabilities.

The Command expressed profound appreciation to the Ikenne Development Association, led by its President, Barrister Olufemi Allen, for their unwavering commitment and mobilization toward improving the security architecture of Ikenne and its environs.

The command reiterated its dedication to proactive policing, protection of lives and property, and strengthening partnerships for safer communities across the state.