Abeokuta – The Ogun State Police Command has announced the appointment of DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi as the new Police Public Relations Officer, following the transfer of CSP Omolola Odutola, ANIPR, to Lagos State Police Command for higher national assignments.
The appointment was approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM.
According to a statement released by the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Babaseyi succeeds CSP Odutola, who “maintained a legacy of professionalism, transparency, and human friendliness” during her tenure.
The release added that the appointment is part of the recent transfer of Police Public Relations Officers of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
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. He previously served as Deputy Public Relations Officer of 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.
