Odita Sunday 
Ogun CP Moves to Tackle Violent Crime, Appoints Daramola as Special Unit Commander
By Odita Sunday
The Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State has taken a major step to strengthen its fight against violent crime, with the appointment of a new commander for the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of ongoing nationwide police reforms.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, announced the appointment of CSP Daramola Sunday Thompson as the unit’s commander, in line with the reform directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the move is aimed at strengthening intelligence-driven policing and ensuring a more coordinated response to violent crimes across the state.
The Command explained that the creation and strengthening of the VCRU forms part of broader efforts to restructure tactical operations, enhance operational efficiency, and improve accountability within the Force.
“The reform is designed to establish a unified, professional, and intelligence-driven unit dedicated to tackling violent crimes,” the statement said, adding that the initiative aligns with the Inspector-General’s broader agenda of modernising policing structures.
The appointment followed a rigorous screening process, which also marked the beginning of an orientation programme for selected personnel of the unit.
Senior officers, including members of the Command Management Team, participated actively in the orientation exercise, providing operational guidance and reinforcing the objectives of the reform programme.
CSP Daramola, described as a seasoned officer, brings extensive operational experience to the role, having served in key crime-fighting positions across multiple state commands.
His previous roles include Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Cultism Unit and CP Monitoring Unit in Ogun State, as well as leadership positions in Anti-Fraud and Anti-Car Theft Units in Ekiti State, and as Divisional Police Officer in Ebonyi State.
Charging the new commander, Ojajuni emphasised the need for professionalism, discipline, and integrity.
He said the unit must deliver “swift, lawful, and effective responses to violent crimes,” in line with the reform vision of the IGP.
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