
CP Lanre Ogunlowo Engages Ogun Nuj, Stresses Improved Synergy and Symbiotic Relationship
NewsContinental
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, engaged the members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, during his familiarization visit in continuation of his proactive leadership style, on January 30, 2025, at the council Secretariat, Iwe Iroyin, Abeokuta.
The Chairman of Ogun NUJ, Comrade Wale Olarewaju, alongside his deputy and other notable veteran journalists, both serving and retired, warmly received the Commissioner and his entourage at the Council secretariat.
While speaking, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, maintained that since assuming office, the Ogun State Police Command under his watch has recorded a series of successful security breakthroughs in the state.
During the interactive sessions, CP Ogunlowo responded to pressing questions from journalists on critical security issues in Ogun State.
One of the major concerns raised was the brutal murder of Mr. Oyekanmi Taiwo, the Director of Finance in the State Accounts Department, who was shot by unknown assailants on November 29, 2023, while in possession of an unspecified amount of money.
CP Ogunlowo assured journalists that there is no vacuum in policing, despite not being in the office when the incident occurred, he affirmed that a thorough investigation is ongoing, and the police are committed to unravelling the mystery surrounding the murder using available evidence.
Addressing issues concerning the incessant clashes between farmers, villagers, and herders; the CP highlighted the revival of stakeholders’ meetings across all police divisions.
He emphasized that continuous engagement with communities and interest groups will help to mitigate conflicts and promote peaceful coexistence through dialogue.
Responding to the Journalists concern about the resurgence of kidnappings in Ogun State and their sought to know the strategies in place to combat the menace,
the CP urged citizens to be more proactive in providing credible intelligence report about suspicious activities in their communities.
He stressed out some of the detailed ongoing security measures, such as:
• Deployment of a Quick Intervention Squad to patrol flashpoints, highways, bridges, and other high-risk areas.
• Sustained aggressive raids by Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to disrupt criminal activities before they escalate.
CP Ogunlowo, however, strongly condemned the rise in ritual killings and urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s actions.
He also decried the involvement of young individuals in crime for financial gain, warning that those caught will face the full weight of the law.
Speaking earlier, while welcoming the CP, the Council Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju on behalf of other journalists in Ogun NUJ expressed appreciation for the Commissioner’s visit, pledging their support and collaboration with the police through extensive media coverage.
The CP, in turn, reiterated his commitment to ensuring sustainable peace and security in the State, while urging the media to help sensitize the public on crime prevention and the importance of volunteering timely information to the police.
The session ended on a high note, with journalists and police leadership reaffirming their shared commitment to security and responsible reporting for the benefit of the people of Ogun State.