Significant milestone for Nigeria as CP is elected into INTERPOL

Significant milestone for Nigeria as CP is elected into INTERPOL

Commissioner of Police Olubode Ojajuni has been elected as a member of the INTERPOL Africa Committee, securing Nigeria a seat on the influential continental body for the next two years.

The election took place during the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. Ojajuni’s victory marks a significant milestone for Nigeria on the international policing stage, giving the country its fifth seat on the committee.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

“The INTERPOL Africa Committee is vested with the responsibility of advising the African Regional Conference in the execution of its mandate, facilitating its sessions, and identifying strategic crime priorities. It also strengthens police cooperation across borders, advances best practices, and develops projects aimed at enhancing regional and continental security.

“This achievement reflects Nigeria’s growing influence and leadership in global law enforcement matters, particularly in the fight against transnational crime, terrorism, and other emerging threats. With CP Olubode’s election, Nigeria will continue to play a critical role in shaping regional and global policing strategies under the INTERPOL framework.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while congratulating CP Ojajuni on the feat, reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police to professionalism, integrity, and international cooperation, while pledging to sustain active engagement with global partners to promote peace and security worldwide.”