The Ogun State Police Command has provided free medical services, including malaria testing and treatment, to officers, their families, and civilian staff as part of activities marking World Malaria Day.
The outreach, held on Friday at the Police Officers’ Mess in Ibara, Abeokuta, was organized in collaboration with The Life Projects and other partners, with a focus on combating malaria among personnel and residents of the barracks.
Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, malaria parasite tests, Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), and anti-malarial medications. Health professionals also conducted sensitisation sessions on environmental hygiene and preventive measures to reduce the spread of malaria.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, said the initiative reflects the Command’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workforce.
He noted that a healthy police force is essential for effective service delivery and public safety, adding that the Command would continue to support programmes that improve the welfare of its personnel.
The police chief commended The Life Projects and its partners for their support, describing their contribution as vital to strengthening community health.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the outreach, noting that the free services would help ease the burden of healthcare costs and improve malaria prevention within the barracks.
World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25 to raise awareness on the prevention and control of malaria, a major public health challenge in Nigeria and across Africa.
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