Ondo Police Takes CP’s Message to Scavengers, Others for Effective Community Policing
Akure, Ondo State 10th October, 2025
In commemoration of the 2025 World Customer Service Week, the Ondo State Police Command has intensified its grassroots engagement strategy by taking the message of community policing directly to artisans, scavengers, and members of the Hausa/Fulani community in Akure.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, led the initiative on October 9th, 2025, during a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at fostering mutual trust and cooperation between the Police and informal sector players.
CP Lawal emphasized the need for all residents, particularly those in the informal economy, to remain law-abiding, peaceful, and vigilant in their daily operations. He noted that their roles in society—especially in the areas of metal work, auto repairs, and waste management—are crucial to economic development but must be carried out with integrity and within the ambit of the law.
“No business, craft, or community can thrive without security. Working together is far more effective than working alone,” CP Lawal said during the meeting.
The Commissioner also drew attention to crimes such as auto theft and the handling of stolen property, urging artisans and scavengers to report suspicious activities and assist the Police in combating such offenses. He further appreciated the support of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his vision in reinforcing community-based policing strategies nationwide.
The engagement was warmly received, with representatives from the various groups pledging their continued cooperation with the Police in addressing security issues affecting their communities.
In a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the Police assured the public of its unwavering dedication to community-oriented policing and the safety of all residents in Ondo State.
