The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, has announced the establishment of a police post around the Ibogun Campus of Olabisi Onabanjo University to enhance rapid response, improve police visibility, and strengthen community policing initiatives.
The announcement was made following a midnight attack and robbery of student hostels on Saturday.
DAILY POST reported that the suspected robbers, numbering 12, allegedly stormed the hostels, shot sporadically, and carted away phones, laptops, and other valuables.
The Commissioner of Police on Monday, alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, DCP Bolanle Muritala, and the Area Commander, Ifo, ACP Seyi Williams, visited the university campus to assess the prevailing security situation and engage critical stakeholders on measures aimed at strengthening safety within the institution and its surrounding communities.
Upon arrival, the CP held a strategic engagement with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola; the Provost, College of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Professor Bashir Odufuwa; His Royal Highness, Oba Timothy Sowumi, the Olu of Ibogun-Sowumi; as well as principal officers of the institution and community leaders.
Ojajuni assured all stakeholders that the command had carefully assessed the security situation and would immediately strengthen policing around the university and adjoining communities.
He emphasized increased patrols, proactive policing strategies, and sustained engagement with stakeholders as part of efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment.
He also engaged sister security agencies, including the NSCDC, Amotekun Corps, and So-Safe Corps, on improved collaboration for effective security coverage of the area.
Meanwhile, he reaffirmed the command’s commitment to community policing, inter-agency synergy, and continuous engagement with all stakeholders in sustaining peace and security within Ogun State.
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