…as Ogun citizens, Police mount guard of honour
It was a rare blend of ceremony, public excitement, and institutional pride in Ogun State today as the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, formally assumed duty at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.Law Enforcement
In a striking show of solidarity and expectation, residents lined the streets to welcome the new police boss, cheering and waving as his convoy made its way into the command headquarters, transforming what is usually a routine posting into a moment of public spectacle.
Within the command, officers of the Nigeria Police Force staged a ceremonial guard of honour: sharp, disciplined, and symbolic, welcoming the 38th Commissioner of Police to the Gateway State.
But beyond the optics lies a career that explains the anticipation.
CP Bode Ojajuni, a seasoned officer with nearly three decades of service, brings a formidable résumé spanning operations, investigations, administration, and international policing. A native of Ondo State, born April 3, 1970, he joined the Force in 1996 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.
Highly educated, Ojajuni holds degrees in History Education, Law, and International Relations, and is currently pursuing a PhD, an academic depth that complements his field experience.
Before this appointment, he served as Commissioner of Police at INTERPOL’s Nigeria National Central Bureau in Lagos, where he led high-level operations against transnational criminal networks and coordinated global policing efforts. He also previously served in Ogun as Deputy Commissioner at the State Criminal Investigation Department, where he played a key role in tackling violent crimes.
His career trajectory includes commanding roles across multiple Mobile Police squadrons, serving as Area Commander in Lagos, where he earned Area Commander of the Year in 2021, and working as Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, strengthening police-community relations.
On the international stage, Ojajuni is a member of the INTERPOL African Committee and has represented Nigeria at major global security platforms, including the INTERPOL General Assembly and ECOWAS security summits. He has also undergone advanced training in the United States, Singapore, Israel, and at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon.
In a further mark of trust, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, recently appointed him Secretary of the Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police, a critical national security reform effort.
Decorated and widely respected, Ojajuni is known for his professionalism, integrity, and open-door leadership style, qualities that have earned him multiple awards, including international recognition in Ghana and honours from Nigerian professional bodies.
Ojajuni’s awards included the African Nations Builders Award (Accra, Ghana, 2017), multiple recognitions from the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN), and Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Lagos State University and Ekiti State University (formerly Ondo State University). He is also a proud member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR) and has attended several tactical and strategic leadership courses at the Police Staff College Jos and the National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja.
Today’s rousing welcome may be symbolic, but it also reflects a deeper expectation: that under his leadership, policing in Ogun State will become more responsive, intelligence-driven, and community-focused.
The message from Eleweran is clear: this is not just a change of command; it is the beginning of a new chapter.
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