Yuletide Security:Ogun Police Sends Strong Message to Criminals, Floats Joint Operations, Massive Deployment of Personnel, Operational Assets
By: Olufemi Orunsola
The Ogun State Police Command has sent a strong message to Criminal elements ahead of Christmas 2025 as it intensifies proactive security measures across the state to ensure a peaceful Christmas and festive season, deploying joint forces, operational assets, a massive number of personnel, while strengthening patrols along major highways and strategic locations to safeguard lives and property.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that this security development was made known by the Spokesoerson of the Ogun Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babafemi in a press release on Tuesday morning.
According to DSP Babafemi, in furtherance of the Command’s objective to safeguard lives and property, "The Command conducted a robust joint show of force in collaboration with the Lagos and Oyo State Police Commands, the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other sister security agencies, particularly along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway."
The statement further reads, "This coordinated operation involved the deployment of patrol vehicles, tactical teams, and intelligence assets to reinforce security presence, reassure the public, and deter criminal activities."
"Special attention is being given to strategic routes, notably the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Road, where coordinated joint operations with sister agencies are ongoing to ensure the safe movement of people, goods, and travelers before, during, and after the Yuletide celebrations, while sustaining law and order across the state."
The Force Spokesperson also added that, "The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, has ordered the massive deployment of personnel for traffic control and operational duties during and after the festive period, while leveraging sustained synergy with all security agencies within the state for effective coverage and rapid response. The Command assures the public that these security operations will continue throughout and beyond the Yuletide season, reiterates that the use of fireworks and bangers remains banned in the interest of public safety, and urges residents to celebrate responsibly and cooperate fully with security personnel.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or security concerns through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (General Complaints Line – Toll Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
OTN News also recalls that the Ogun Police Command has, in addition to its operations, intensified public awareness on security and community policing with the launch of media campaigns tagged "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING" and the launch of the GATEWAY SHIELD PLATFORM targeted at deploying high-end technology to boost security architecture in the state.
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