DSP OLUSEYI BABASEYI ASSUMED DUTY AS THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND.

Following the recent transfer of Police Public Relations Officers of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), the Ogun State Police Command hereby announces the appointment of DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Ogun State Police Command. He succeeds CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr, who maintained a legacy of professionalism, transparency, and human friendliness, and has been transferred to the Lagos State Police Command for higher national assignments.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi is a Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, and a Diploma in Law from Osun State University. A distinguished member of the 1st Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy, his academic and professional background provides a solid foundation in police operations, investigations, administration, and strategic communication.

He has served in several operational, investigative, and administrative capacities across divisions and specialized units. He previously served as Divisional Crime Officer at Monatan and Kajorepo Divisions, and as Officer-in-Charge of Ilaji and Lagelu Police Posts in Oyo State, where he led criminal investigations, supervised personnel, and coordinated crime prevention strategies. His operational expertise was further strengthened by a three-year deployment with the Police Mobile Force (22 PMF) as Unit Commander. In 2023, he trained at the Nigeria Army School of Special Forces, Buni Yadi, and subsequently led personnel in joint military operations under Operation Hadin Kai across Yobe and Borno States.

DSP Babaseyi also brings strong experience in police administration and public relations to his new role. He previously served as Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command and as Secretary to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, where he was deeply involved in command management, strategic planning, and inter-agency coordination. Until his appointment as Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, he distinguished himself in media relations and information management.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi is happily married with children, and can be reached on 0816 238 2281.

CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr

Outgoing Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Police Command

Headquarters Eleweran

Abeokuta