How police helped 15-year-old Olumo Rock photographer return to school
A 15-year-old Olumo Rock photographer, Ridwan Bolaji, returns to school after police and PCRC intervention, overcoming financial difficulties. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-police-helped-15-year-old-olumo-rock-photographer-return-to-school/
A 15-year-old photographer from Olumo Rock, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to return to school thanks to the intervention of the Ogun State Police Command and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). Ridwan Bolaji, who had been out of school for over three years due to financial constraints, began working as a roadside photographer to support himself after completing his primary education in July 2023.
His talent and dedication to photography caught the attention of the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, during the 2026 Annual Week of PCRC, dubbed "Olumo 2026." Moved by the young boy's circumstances, Babaseyi pledged to personally take responsibility for Ridwan's schooling. This commitment quickly developed into a collective intervention, with support from PCRC leadership and various stakeholders.
The intervention has not only provided financial support but also renewed hope for Ridwan's future. Additional contributions from organizations such as the National Safe School Club Project, the Special Advisers to the National Chairman, and the PCRC South-West, among others, amounted to N525,000. The police and PCRC members are described as having taken a step beyond conventional law enforcement duties, demonstrating the impact of community policing.
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