Community Donates Building to Boost Security, Oba Eletu, Olota Hail Police Partnership
“No Room for Criminals in Ottaland” – AIG Fayoade Adegoke Commissions Police Base in Itele-Otta, Receives Royal Backing
In a bold step to strengthen security architecture in Itele-Otta, Ogun State, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, Fayoade Adegoke, on Friday, commissioned a new operational base for the Zonal Scorpion Squad.
The facility, located in Odan-Otun, Itele-Otta, was donated by His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Musiliu Ademola Eletu, the Onitele of Itele-Otta Awori Kingdom. The base is expected to bolster the fight against crime in the Ado-Odo/Ota axis and consolidate the efforts of the Ogun State Police Command.
During the commissioning ceremony, AIG Adegoke charged police officers stationed at the new base to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
“This base is not just a building—it is a symbol of our commitment to law, order, and the safety of our people,” Adegoke said. “Let me be clear: this environment must never be hostile to law-abiding citizens. We expect thorough, responsible policing—no intimidation, no extortion. Criminals must know that their time is up in this area.”
He also commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for what he described as “visionary leadership” that has repositioned the Nigeria Police Force for improved service delivery.
“IGP Egbetokun’s support made this deployment possible, and we’re seeing real transformation in community policing as a result of his leadership,” he added.
On his part, Oba Eletu expressed deep gratitude to AIG Fayoade for his swift response to the community’s security needs, noting that the intervention of the Zone 2 Command had already led to a dramatic decline in criminal activity.
“This is a historic day for Itele-Otta,” the monarch said. “When we unite as a people, nothing is beyond our reach. AIG Fayoade is a blessing to us—his dedication to protecting our communities has already brought peace to our land.”
He went on to thank the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, the Olota of Otta, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Onitele Council of Chiefs, Baales, and the local Community Development Associations (CDAs and CDCs) for their contributions to the project.
Oba Eletu emphasized that security was a shared responsibility. “Our community is fully committed to supporting the police. This new base is our way of saying: we stand with you, and we want a crime-free Itele.”
The Olota of Ota, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II, who graced the police building commissioning ceremony as royal guest of honour, lauded both Oba Eletu and AIG Adegoke for their collaborative spirit.
“This commissioning is more than just a ceremony—it is a warning to all criminal elements that there is no hiding place for them in Ottaland,” the Olota declared. “Our royal institutions and the Nigeria Police are united in purpose: peace, order, and prosperity.”
The event was witnessed by senior police officers, traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents, who hailed the development as a turning point for grassroots security in the territory. Read More
