Ibadan – The Oyo State Police Command is pleased to announce the assumption of office of CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, as the 49th Commissioner of Police of the Command. He takes over from AIG Olufemi Haruna, who assumed office on 1st April 2025 as the 48th Commissioner of Police. CP Olugbenga is a distinguished officer of the Nigeria Police Force whose career has been marked by dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership.
CP Olugbenga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and has undergone several professional courses, including the Citizenship and Leadership Course, Capacity Development Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, Community Policing Course in Benin City, Junior Command Course at Police Staff College, Jos, Tactical Leadership and Command Course (TLCC) at Police College, Kaduna, and Strategic Leadership Command Course (SLCC) at the National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja.
He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force on 10th June 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and has served with distinction across multiple states including Lagos, Abia, Delta, Borno, Kano, Yobe, Oyo, Kogi, and Bauchi, in operational, investigative, and administrative capacities. His postings include Officer-in-Charge of Odaliki Police Post, Divisional Crime Officer at Isheri Division, Second-in-Command to the Chief Security Officer, Government House, Lagos, Divisional Police Officer in Umunede, Ughelli, Issele-Uku, and Kwale Divisions in Delta State, Police Component Commander, Operation Zaman Lafia under Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Oyo State, Deputy Commissioner of Police at Safer Highway, Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
CP Olugbenga is a seasoned professional and an active member of reputable professional bodies, including being a pioneer member of the National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja, among other national and international associations. Throughout his illustrious career, he has recorded remarkable achievements as a head of formations and operational teams, characterized by proactive policing, strategic crime prevention initiatives, effective leadership in conflict-prone areas, and fostering inter-agency collaboration. His exceptional service has earned him commendations for bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
Beyond his professional commitments, CP Olugbenga enjoys writing, dancing, reading, and counselling. As he assumes office as the 49th Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, the Command is confident that under his leadership, the security of lives and property will be further strengthened, public confidence in policing will be enhanced, and purposeful, strategic policing will continue to define the operations of the Oyo State Police Command.
For Emergencies, Contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615.
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413.
E- SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA anipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
27th March, 2026.
