The Ogun State Police Command has formally welcomed a new set of officers into its ranks with a strong charge on maintaining the core values of the force. The state's Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, delivered this message while also issuing a crucial public safety warning concerning a disturbing increase in drowning incidents across the state.
Orientation for Newly Commissioned Officers
The command recently received officers from the Nigeria Police Academy's Regular Course 7, following their Passing Out Parade and presidential commissioning. According to a statement released by the command's spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, the new personnel completed a rigorous five-year training program at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State.
Upon their arrival in Ogun State, the officers were immediately enrolled in a comprehensive orientation program. This initiative was designed to familiarize them with the command's specific operations, its organizational structure, and the policing standards expected within the state.
CP Ogunlowo's Charge on Ethics and Community Policing
The orientation featured lectures delivered by Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo and the management team. The sessions focused on critical areas including leadership, discipline, professionalism, and ethical conduct. Operational readiness and the principles of community policing were also emphasized as key components of effective service.
CP Ogunlowo directly admonished the newly posted officers to be law-abiding, people-friendly, and proactive in preventing crime. He stressed the non-negotiable importance of respecting human rights and adhering to the rule of law in all their activities across Ogun State.
Public Warning on Rising Drowning Incidents
In a related development, Commissioner Ogunlowo turned his attention to a pressing safety concern affecting the public. He issued a stern warning regarding the recent rise in drowning incidents recorded in various parts of Ogun State.
The police boss urged residents to exercise extreme caution when swimming in rivers, streams, or even designated swimming pools. He placed a specific responsibility on hotel and recreational facility operators, mandating them to ensure all swimming pools under their care are properly supervised, clearly marked with depth indicators, and have trained lifeguards on duty at all times.
"Safety equipment must also be readily available," Ogunlowo insisted. He emphasized that avoidable loss of life was completely unacceptable and called on all stakeholders to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of themselves and others in aquatic environments.
The dual focus of the command's activities highlights its commitment to both internal capacity building through the integration of well-trained officers and external public safety through proactive community warnings.
