The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) Ogun State Branch has issued a vehement call for the immediate removal and prosecution of ACP Ogundele Olorunwa, the Area Commander of Zone 2, Abeokuta, over damning allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and systemic human rights violations within the Nigeria Police Force.

In a startling revelation, ACP Olorunwa publicly admitted that petitions sent to his office are approved only after illicit payments—ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000—are made, exposing a disturbing culture of transactional justice. A leaked voice recording confirms his brazen admission, highlighting a pattern of demands and corrupt practices that undermine the rule of law and deny citizens their rights.

The CDHR Ogun State branch condemned this blatant misconduct, emphasizing that such actions are not isolated but symptomatic of a deeply rooted malaise within the police force. The statement underscores the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the Nigeria Police, especially given the commendable efforts of Ogun State Police Commissioner CP Lanre Ogunlowo in crime fighting.

Despite these efforts, the branch laments that the actions of officers like Olorunwa threaten to erode public trust. The investigation uncovered that Olorunwa also disregarded a court order by illegally seizing property based on false allegations and detained an individual despite a valid court judgment—acts that constitute serious human rights violations.

CDHR Ogun State demands urgent action*:A thorough investigation by the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission,Disciplinary measures against Olorunwa if found guilty,

-His immediate removal from office to prevent further abuse.

The organization has given a seven-day ultimatum for the authorities to act, warning that failure to do so will be seen as tacit approval of corruption and rights abuses within the police force.

Furthermore, CDHR calls on international and local human rights organizations—including Amnesty International, the Civil Liberties Organization, and the National Human Rights Commission—to collaborate in documenting and exposing Olorunwa’s misconduct, as well as identifying his co-conspirators.

Victims and witnesses are encouraged to come forward confidentially to share their experiences, aiming to bring justice and restore accountability within Nigeria’s police system.