By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command has once again demonstrated excellence and resilience as it emerged gold medalist in Football, men’s and women’s volleyball, Table Tennis and other games at the just concluded 2025 Osun Military and Paramilitary Games.
In a statement issued by Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed that the police team also won gold in women’s Ayo Olopon and women’s chess events, showcasing their strength and teamwork.
The statement recalled that Osun State Police Command sports personnel featured in the 2025 OMPG held between October 15 and November 4, 2025. A total of 12 sports events activities were said to have taken place in which Osun Police Command won a total number of 19 gold medals, five silver medals and four bronze medals respectively.
“The OMPG 2025 brought together security agencies to showcase their athletic prowess, skills and techniques, promoting unity and sportsmanship among security agencies.
The Nigeria Police Force dominated the volleyball events, while other agencies like NSCDC, NIS and FRSC also won medals in various competitions,” Ojelabi stated.
The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Ibrahim Gotan, expressed his gratitude while congratulating the athletes for their outstanding performance during the sporting events.
Gotan promised to give them more support, assuring that the Police Command is solidly behind them. He further urged them to keep putting their best.
The Police boss also expressed appreciation to the organisers for providing a platform that enhances Inter-Agency collaboration and strengthen security partnership.