Ondo Gets New Police Commissioner

The Ondo State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Felix Ohagwu as the 47th Commissioner of Police in the state.

Ohagwu takes over from the immediate past commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, following his deployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh.

According to the statement, the new commissioner is a seasoned officer with extensive experience in crime prevention, intelligence-led policing, public safety management, and operational coordination.

The command noted that CP Ohagwu has served in several operational, investigative, and administrative roles across the country in his over three decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to formally inform the good people of Ondo State and the general public that CP Felix Ohagwu has officially assumed duty as the 47th Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command,” the statement read.

It added that the new police commissioner is a highly experienced officer with a strong record in intelligence-led policing, crime prevention, and operational coordination.

Upon assumption of office, Ohagwu pledged to strengthen the existing security architecture in the state and prioritise the protection of lives and property.

He assured residents that the command under his leadership would remain committed to combating crime through proactive policing strategies, intelligence gathering, community engagement, and collaboration with other security agencies.

The commissioner also pledged to uphold transparency, accountability, human rights, and professionalism in the discharge of his duties.