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The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that Commissioner of Police Lawal Adebowale, psc(+), mnips, has officially assumed duty as the 46th Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command. He takes over from CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
CP Lawal Adebowale is a seasoned and accomplished law enforcement officer with over 30 years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Ilorin and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). His educational background is complemented by extensive professional training both locally and internationally.
Over the course of his career, CP Adebowale has served in various strategic and operational capacities across several commands in Nigeria, including Edo, Yobe, Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Rivers, Cross River, Katsina, Enugu, and the Force Headquarters, Abuja. He has held key positions such as Divisional Police Officer, Area Commander, Officer-in-Charge of Anti-Robbery, Anti-Kidnapping, and Community Policing Units, as well as Assistant Commissioner of Police in the IGP X-Squad and Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Professional Studies at the Nigeria Police Academy, he has also served as the Zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Departments (ZCIDs) in zone 14 Katsina State.
He was also seconded to INTERPOL between 2006 and 2009, where he served as Sub-Regional Bureau Officer overseeing critical international crime management portfolios such as stolen vehicles, travel documents, fingerprint and DNA records, and stolen works of art across West and Central Africa. His work in this capacity contributed significantly to regional law enforcement collaboration and capacity building.
Until his recent posting to Ondo State, CP Adebowale was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Force Quartermaster, Force Headquarters, Abuja. His appointment to the Ondo State Command comes at a critical time, and he brings with him a wealth of experience in crime prevention, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement.
The Commissioner of Police, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D NPM for the confidence repose in him to serve as the 46th commissioner of Police of Ondo State Police Command and also to the outgoing Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, for his dedicated service, professionalism, and contributions to the peace and security of the state. The Command wishes him continued success in his new role.
CP Lawal Adebowale has assured the government and good people of Ondo State of his unwavering commitment to maintaining public safety, enforcing the rule of law, and strengthening community trust. He calls for the continued support and cooperation of residents, traditional rulers, stakeholders, and sister security agencies in promoting peace and security across the state.
Members of the public can contact the Commissioner of Police directly on 09060588958 for security-related matters or credible information that can aid the Police in crime prevention and investigation.
