- Safiu Kehinde
Former Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Olubode Ojajuni, has been elected as a member of the INTERPOL Africa Committee.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Nigerian Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, Ojajuni who was recently promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police emerged victorious at the election held during the 27th African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ojajuni’s victory was described as a reflection of Nigeria’s growing influence and leadership in global law enforcement matters.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, congratulated Ojajuni for the feat while reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police to professionalism, integrity, and international cooperation.
The statement read; “The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another significant milestone on the international stage as Commissioner of Police Olubode Ojajuni emerged victorious in the keenly contested election for membership of the INTERPOL Africa Committee.
“The election, held during the 27th African Regional Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, secured for Nigeria the fifth seat on the Committee with a tenure of two years.
“The INTERPOL Africa Committee is vested with the responsibility of advising the Afri can Regional Conference in the execution of its mandate, facilitating its sessions, and identifying strategic crime priorities.
“It also strengthens police cooperation across borders, advances best practices, and develops projects aimed at enhancing regional and continental security.
“This achievement reflects Nigeria’s growing influence and leadership in global law enforcement matters, particularly in the fight against transnational crime, terrorism, and other emerging threats.
“With CP Olubode’s election, Nigeria will continue to play a critical role in shaping regional and global policing strategies under the INTERPOL framework.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while congratulating CP Ojajuni on the feat, reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police to professionalism, integrity, and international cooperation, while pledging to sustain active engagement with global partners to promote peace and security worldwide.”