The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV has lauded the successes of Operation KOSAYE, the joint Ogun-Lagos security initiative which has significantly strengthened security across the two neighbouring states.
According to Oba Gbadebo, the new initiative of the police has significantly reinforced public confidence in policing and enhanced the security of lives and property across Ogun State.
Oba Gbadebo was speaking during the visit of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, and members of his management team to the Alake’s Palace, Abeokuta, as part of the Command’s continued commitment to strengthening community policing through strategic stakeholder engagement and collaboration with traditional institutions.
The Commissioner of Police and his management team were received by Oba Gbadebo in the presence of the Olu of Itori Land, Oba Abdulfatai Akorede Akamo, the Egba General Chiefs, and other illustrious sons and daughters of Egbaland.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi in a press statement noted that the visit provided a valuable platform for constructive dialogue on contemporary security challenges, community policing initiatives, and the indispensable role of the traditional institution in promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development across Ogun State.
CP Ojajuni, in his speech expressed profound appreciation to Oba Gbadebo for his fatherly leadership, exemplary statesmanship, and unwavering commitment to the peace, unity, and progress of the State.
He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to sustain close collaboration with the revered traditional institution in advancing intelligence-led policing, strengthening community engagement, and fostering mutual trust between the Police and the people.
The Commissioner also acknowledged the remarkable contributions of Egbas in the Diaspora, whose sustained engagement with the leadership of the Ogun State Police Command, constructive dialogue, and support for security initiatives continue to reflect their enduring love for their homeland and collective commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
