06/09/2026
Olumuyiwa Adejobi Hails Retiring Police Traffic Manager Anifa Bello Abiodun as Role Model
A former Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ogun State, Omooba Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has described the retiring police traffic manager, DST Anifa Bello Abiodun, as an excellent personality, dedicated public servant and true role model.
Adejobi, a Public Relations Practitioner and Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), said Anifa had distinguished herself over the years through commitment, discipline, humility and a strong sense of responsibility in the discharge of her duties.
He said Anifa had become a familiar and respected face in traffic management in Abeokuta, Ogun State, adding that her dedication had earned her recognition and commendation from various government agencies, associations, groups and individuals.
According to Adejobi, Anifa's years of service demonstrated the qualities expected of a responsible public officer, particularly her ability to remain calm and professional even when faced with provocation.
He recalled a particular incident involving Anifa during the tenure of the late Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase.
Adejobi said Anifa was on traffic duty at the NNPC Junction in Abeokuta when a senior police officer, whose name he withheld, confronted her for allegedly not allowing him to pass through his lane from the Okemosan axis.
He explained that Anifa calmly told the officer that she was unaware he was on the queue.
Adejobi alleged that the officer subsequently parked his vehicle at a distance, changed into m***i and returned to the spot, where he slapped Anifa.
He said the incident was witnessed by prominent Ogun indigenes and journalists who were returning from an assignment at the Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
According to him, the matter was later escalated to the office of the then Inspector-General of Police, late Solomon Arase, who ordered an investigation.
Adejobi said the officer was subsequently queried and sanctioned with a reduction in rank.
He noted that the incident generated public reaction and condemnation because of the widespread perception that Anifa did not deserve such treatment.
Adejobi further stated that Anifa's conduct throughout the episode reinforced her reputation for discipline, patience and professionalism.
Reflecting on his years of working with her while serving as Ogun State PPRO, Adejobi said he had the opportunity to observe Anifa's conduct for almost a decade.
He said she consistently treated members of the public with humility and decency, even when faced with serious provocation.
“Anifa represents the kind of public servant and police officer that society should celebrate,” Adejobi said.
He added that her years of service, patriotism and commitment to traffic management had made her a role model and source of inspiration to others.
While congratulating her on her retirement, Adejobi appealed to the Ogun State Government and residents to continue to recognise and honour her contributions to the state and humanity.
He also expressed optimism that the state would find ways to continue benefiting from Anifa's wealth of experience and dedication after her retirement.
Adejobi prayed that God would preserve Anifa, grant her many more years of good health and fulfilment, and described her retirement as the beginning of another phase of service and relevance.
“Congratulations on your retirement. The Nigeria Police Force and the good people of Ogun State will certainly miss you. You have indeed made the NPF and your gender proud,” he said.
He concluded by wishing the retired officer long life and prosperity.
