Oyo State gets news CP
By Bode Akinbode, Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has officially welcomed CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga as the state’s 49th Commissioner of Police.
He succeeds AIG Olufemi Haruna, who served as the 48th Commissioner and assumed office on April 1, 2025.
CP Olugbenga's appointment was confirmed in a press statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
Describing the new Commissioner as a distinguished officer, the Command noted that his career in the Nigeria Police Force has been marked by dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership.
A graduate of Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, CP Olugbenga has attended numerous professional programs, including the Citizenship and Leadership Course, the Capacity Development Course at the Police Staff College in Jos, and various strategic leadership courses in Benin City, Kaduna, and Abuja.
He was enlisted into the force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. Over the years, he has served in diverse operational, investigative, and administrative roles across Lagos, Abia, Delta, Borno, Kano, Yobe, Oyo, Kogi, and Bauchi states.
His extensive resume includes postings as the Divisional Crime Officer at Isheri Division, Second-in-Command to the Chief Security Officer at the Lagos State Government House, and Police Component Commander of Operation Zaman Lafia in Borno State.
Notably, he previously served as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Oyo State and most recently as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
A seasoned professional and pioneer member of the National Institute of Police Studies, CP Olugbenga is recognized for his proactive policing and effective leadership in conflict-prone areas.
The Command expressed confidence that under his leadership, the security of lives and property in Oyo State will be further strengthened while public trust in strategic policing continues to improve.