The Ogun State Police Command has intensified security measures across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations, deploying joint forces, operational assets and a large number of personnel to ensure the safety of residents.
The command said the move, carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, followed directives from the Inspector-General of Police, as part of efforts to guarantee a peaceful festive period. It added that patrols had been strengthened along major highways and other strategic locations to protect lives and property.
In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that the command also carried out a show of force in collaboration with other security agencies.
According to him, the operation involved patrol vehicles, tactical teams and intelligence assets aimed at deterring criminal activities and reassuring the public.
He stated that the Commissioner of Police had ordered massive deployment of personnel for traffic control and other operational duties during and after the celebrations, while urging residents to celebrate responsibly and cooperate with security operatives.
Babaseyi also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities through the command’s emergency lines.
