Eid-el-Kabir: Police vows to ensure heavy security presence in Ogun state

The Ogun Police Command, has vowed to increase its presence in some major parts to ensure peace during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This was contained in a statement by spokesperson of the Ogun Police Command, Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, 16th of June, 2024.

The Command noted that there will be a 24-hour patrol of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Kara Long Bridge and Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway.

The statement reads:

“Policemen have been briefed and drafted to ascend critical flashpoint areas and can be visibly seen everywhere performing their lawful duties.
“Members of the public would sight police officers conducting stop and search in locations such as Onigarri, Odeda, Long Bridge, Alapako, Sango/Ijoko, State Judiciary road headquarters, Tasued junction, Ogunmakin, Foursquare, Kemta, Odogbolu, Ogbere junction, Ijebu Imushin etc.

“These efforts are for the peace of the state and the Command hereby solicits cooperation from residents, as police presence will be strongly felt in those critical areas.

“The under-listed highways will be patrolled 24/7 by a joint collaboration of other sister agencies in the State, Lagos Ibadan expressway, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode – Benin highway, Kara long bridge, will remain on surveillance by the Divisional Police Officers in their area of jurisdiction, supervised by their Area Commanders.

“Conventional policemen and Mobile Policemen will be apparent at praying grounds and strategically placed to curb attacks and ward off criminals.

“However, people accessing point of sale locations, eateries, lounges, restaurants, and hotels are hereby advised to be alert circumspect, and clinch their focus on their valuables in order not to fall victim to carelessness and note the modus operandi and cautiously preempt their environment.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>