I will continue to be relevant, outgoing Oyo CP says

The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, says he will continue to be relevant in Nigerian society even though he is stepping out of service.

Sonubi, while speaking during his pulling-out ceremony in Ibadan on Friday, said his continued relevance would be for the unity, peace, and development of the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sonubi will attain 60 years of age on Sunday and would, by then, have served in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for 33 years.

The outgoing Commissioner of Police pointed out that Oyo State was the state that brought him the most smiles out of all the states he had served in.

“I must therefore express my appreciation to the Oyo State Government, the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, my family, and others for their support,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Oyo State Government, Fatai Owoseni, described Sonubi as a thoroughbred and professional police officer.

He said that Sonubi’s dedication and leadership style had helped to shape the careers of officers under him.

“You have been a pillar to the state in terms of security,” he said.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of NPF’s Zone II, Adegoke Fayoade, described the outgoing Commissioner of Police as a resourceful and committed officer.

Fayoade said his legacy and leadership style would continue to inspire others.

While speaking also, both the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, and the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Niyi Ajewole, commended him.

They said he did so much to ensure security in the state.