Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Ogunjobi, Mourned as ‘An Iroko Has Fallen’

By Olawale Olayinka, Abeokuta

The late Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, has been described as a distinguished officer whose elegance, composure and admirable personality left lasting impressions on those who encountered him.

The tribute was contained in a condolence message by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, who described Ogunjobi’s death as a painful loss, likening his departure to the fall of an iroko tree.

Babaseyi, in the tribute titled “An Iroko Has Fallen: The Commander My Tailor Always Spoke Highly Of,” expressed sadness over the passing of the FRSC chief, noting that although their encounters were few, the late officer left an unforgettable impression on him.

He recalled meeting Ogunjobi during a visit by the Commissioner of Police to the FRSC Command in Ogun State and at another occasion when public relations officers across the state paid the sector commander a courtesy visit.

According to him, what stood out during the encounters was Ogunjobi’s towering presence, eloquence, composure and impeccable dressing, qualities that made him particularly memorable.

Babaseyi said his admiration for the late sector commander’s dressing later led to the discovery that they patronised the same tailor, who frequently spoke of Ogunjobi with great admiration.

He explained that the tailor’s repeated references to the late officer had made his name familiar in their conversations, adding that when he received the news of Ogunjobi’s death, the tailor was the first person who came to mind.

The police officer said he could only imagine the tailor’s reaction to the sad news, describing the moment as deeply touching because it reminded him that a person's true worth goes beyond official position, rank or uniform.

“Beyond the uniform, the rank and the office, the true measure of a person lies in the hearts they touch and the memories they leave behind,” Babaseyi stated.

He noted that Ogunjobi’s influence extended beyond his official responsibilities, as his personality and conduct earned him admiration from people who interacted with him, including those outside his immediate professional circle.

Offering prayers for the deceased, Babaseyi asked God to comfort Ogunjobi’s family, colleagues and everyone mourning his departure.

“An Iroko has fallen, but the memory of its towering presence will remain with us,” he said, adding that although it might be difficult for those affected by the loss to understand, God knows best.

He concluded the tribute with a prayer for the late sector commander’s eternal repose, saying, “Rest in power, CC Oludare Ogunjobi, Sir. May your soul find eternal rest in the bosom of the Almighty.”

“Sun re o, Sir. You will be remembered,” he added.