The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-West and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), DIG Fayoade Mustapha Adegoke, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to intelligence-led, community-based, and technology-driven policing as part of efforts to strengthen security across the region.

Fayoade gave the assurance during a strategic working visit to Ogun State, undertaken on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

The visit focused on deepening collaboration among government institutions, traditional rulers, security agencies, community stakeholders and the police, while advancing the Force’s digital transformation agenda.

The DIG, accompanied by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, was received at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, and members of the command’s management team.

A major highlight of the visit was a stakeholders’ security forum held at the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) Hall, where representatives of traditional institutions, religious and community leaders, labour and transport unions, youth groups, professional bodies, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and other stakeholders discussed strategies for improving security.

The engagement was also attended by representatives of the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps), and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE).

Addressing participants, DIG Fayoade described security as a shared responsibility that requires sustained cooperation among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, and citizens.

He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies while directing Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to deepen community engagement to strengthen grassroots policing.
The police chief also met with officers and men of the Ogun State Police Command, where he commended their professionalism and operational achievements.

He charged personnel to uphold discipline, accountability, integrity, and respect for human rights while maintaining zero tolerance for corruption and other forms of misconduct.

As part of the visit, DIG Fayoade paid a courtesy call on the Ogun State Government, where he was received by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who represented Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Conveying the goodwill of the Inspector-General of Police, the DIG commended the state government for its continued support to the Nigeria Police Force.

In his response, Talabi reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with the police in promoting peace, security, and public safety across Ogun State.

The Deputy Inspector-General also visited the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, where he acknowledged the critical role of traditional institutions in intelligence gathering, conflict resolution, and community policing.

In his capacity as the DIG overseeing ICT, Fayoade rounded off the visit at the Police College of Information and Technology, Kobape, Abeokuta.

He commended the management of the institution for its contributions to developing the technological competence of police personnel and encouraged continuous innovation to support the Force’s digital policing agenda.
Speaking at the end of the visit, Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni thanked the Deputy Inspector-General and the Assistant Inspector-General for their strategic guidance and support.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, accountability, and respect for human rights while strengthening collaboration with government, traditional institutions, security agencies, and local communities to improve public safety.

Ojajuni also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible and actionable intelligence, stressing that effective policing depends on public cooperation.