{
  "id": 488918,
  "title": "How police helped 15-year-old Olumo Rock photographer return to school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/how-police-helped-15-year-old-olumo-rock-photographer-return-to-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-police-helped-15-year-old-olumo-rock-photographer-return-to-school/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 15-year-old boy, Ridwan Bolaji, who worked as a roadside photographer at Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to return to school after being out for over three years due to financial hardships. Born on November 3, 2010, Ridwan completed his primary education in July 2023 at Ijaye Community Nursery and Primary School, Gbangba, Abeokuta. Unable to afford secondary education, he turned to barbering but eventually began photography to support himself. The Ogun State Police Command and Police Community Relations Committee intervened to help him return to school. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, pledged to personally take responsibility for Ridwan's schooling, which led to a collective response from PCRC leadership and stakeholders. Donations from various organizations and individuals, including the National Safe School Club Project, amounted to N525,000, covering Ridwan's second-term school fees. The intervention highlights the police's role in community policing, extending beyond traditional duties to supporting vulnerable citizens.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "15-year-old Ridwan Bolaji, Olumo Rock photographer, set to return to school",
    "Ogun State Police Command and PCRC intervene to fund his education",
    "N525,000 donated by various organizations and individuals for his schooling"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}