The Ogun State Police Command entered a new era on Monday as CP Bode Ojajuni officially assumed duty as the 38th Commissioner of Police for the state.
His deployment, ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, brings a veteran with three decades of diverse policing experience back to the Gateway State. Ojajuni succeeds the outgoing commissioner in a move seen by many as a strategic reinforcement of regional security.
CP Ojajuni is no stranger to the terrain of Ogun State. He previously served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Eleweran and once led the 16 PMF Squadron in Abeokuta.
Speaking on the transition, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, noted that the new CP’s reputation precedes him.
“CP Bode Ojajuni brings a rich blend of operational, investigative, and administrative experience to the Command. He is widely respected for his open-door policy and his unwavering commitment to community-oriented policing,” Babaseyi stated.
Born on April 3, 1970, in Ondo State, Ojajuni’s rise through the ranks began in 1996 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent. His academic background is extensive, consisting of a Bachelor’s degree in History Education, an LL.B in Law, and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies. He is currently further advancing his scholarship as a doctoral candidate.
On the international stage, his influence is well-established. As a member of the INTERPOL African Committee, Ojajuni has represented Nigeria at high-level security summits in Togo, Morocco, and South Africa. His specialised tactical training spans several continents, with certifications from institutions in Israel, Singapore, and the United States.
Before this appointment, Ojajuni served as the Commissioner of Police for INTERPOL (Nigeria National Central Bureau) in Lagos. In early March 2026, he was handpicked by IGP Tunji Disu to serve as the Secretary to the Steering Committee on the Establishment of State Police, a high-stakes role that culminated in a report recently submitted to the Senate.
The new CP is perhaps best remembered by the public for his stint as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, where he was credited with softening the image of the Force and strengthening ties with the civil populace.
An officer at the Command headquarters, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed optimism about the new leadership, noting that the CP is known for being a “policeman’s policeman.”
The officer added that Ojajuni’s experience at the Lion Building as Area ‘A’ Commander, combined with his international exposure, means he understands both local grassroots intelligence and the high-tech demands of modern crime-fighting.
Ojajuni’s track record includes the successful repatriation of high-profile fugitives to countries such as China and leading successful crackdowns on transnational criminal syndicates. In Ogun State, he is expected to leverage this expertise to combat kidnapping, cultism, and highway robbery.
The Command has urged the public to cooperate with the new leadership to ensure a safer environment. Citizens wishing to reach the Commissioner of Police directly for official matters can do so via 08034062773. CP Bode Ojajuni is married with children and remains a proud member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR).
