Ogun police bag 3 awards at NUJ Golden Jubilee

The Ogun State Police Command has received three awards at the Golden Jubilee Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, held to mark 50 years of the union in the state.

The awards came as the NUJ and Ogun State marked their respective 50th anniversaries.

The Command received the Shield of Public Safety Award, while the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, was named a Golden Jubilee Ambassador. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, also received the Vanguard of Public Safety Award.

The week-long celebration, held from October 26 to November 1, 2026, was themed, “Truth, Trust and the Press: Protecting Democratic Choice and Rebuilding Public Confidence in Journalism.”

A major highlight was a panel session featuring CP Ojajuni, who urged journalists to uphold truth, professional ethics and patriotism, stressing the importance of responsible journalism to national development and public confidence in institutions.

At the grand finale, the Command received the Shield of Public Safety Award in recognition of its proactive policing strategies, operational achievements and commitment to protecting lives and property.

Receiving the award, Ojajuni attributed the Command’s achievements, particularly the impact of Operation KOSAYE, to the strategic direction of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, under the Handshake Patrol initiative.

He said the operation was executed on the IGP’s directive through collaboration between the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands, with the support of the governors of both states.

According to him, the initiative strengthened inter-state security cooperation and enhanced coordinated efforts to prevent and combat criminal activities.

Ojajuni was also honoured as a Golden Jubilee Ambassador alongside 49 other distinguished personalities.

The recognition reflected his leadership and contributions to policing in Ogun State, where he previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department and Squadron Commander of the 16 Police Mobile Force, Abeokuta, before his appointment as Commissioner of Police.

Similarly, Babaseyi received the Vanguard of Public Safety Award for his contributions to strategic police-public communication, media engagement and public safety advocacy.

The CP dedicated the honours to the IGP and officers of the Nigeria Police Force whose commitment and sacrifices continue to advance the mandate of protecting lives and property.

The Command commended the NUJ Ogun State Council, under the leadership of its chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, for the recognition and its role in fostering constructive engagement between the media and security institutions.

It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining a professional partnership with the media in promoting public enlightenment, crime prevention and community safety.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command has recovered a Mercedes-Benz GLK, an AK-47 rifle and two rounds of 7.62mm ammunition in Ota.

A search of the unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK led to the discovery of the rifle and ammunition.

The vehicle and recovered exhibits have been secured, while investigation continues.

The recovery adds to the outcome of an earlier operation in Ijaba, Iyesi, Ota, where police operatives responded to a robbery incident, neutralised a suspected armed robber and recovered two vehicles, suspected stolen property and a locally made pistol with ammunition.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the Command remained vigilant and urged residents to sustain their cooperation with the police by providing timely and useful information.

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