OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ENHANCES SECURITY MEASURES IN PREPARATION FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION

 

...citizens are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement for maximum safety.

Residents of Ogun State can be assured of their safety during and after the Ramadan holiday, which marks the conclusion of the fasting period. Muslims nationwide will celebrate Eid El Fitri with festivities that include picnics, visits to tourist spots, and gatherings with friends and family.

Recognizing this festive tradition, the Ogun State Police Command has developed an operational order to ensure security. Holiday revelers, guests, and residents are urged to remain vigilant, prioritize their safety, report suspicious activities and be cautious of strangers or scams that may target unsuspecting individuals to defraud them of their money or valuables.

The public can expect to see  queues at designated checkpoints with police officers conducting stop-and-search operations in various locations, including Onigarri, Ayetoro, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Long Bridge, Alapako, Ogunmakin, and in the Abeokuta area. Divisional Police Officers, under the supervision of Area Commanders, will be on patrol in their respective jurisdictions. 

Border towns will experience joint task force operations in collaboration with extended sister security agencies for continuous surveillance , stop-and-search patrols.

All these initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.

Given the anticipated influx of visitors in Ogun State for the festivities, there can be no better time for ogun State Police Command to solicit for patience as thorough security checks will be conducted.

Conventional  and Mobile Police Officers will be visibly stationed at prayer grounds and strategically positioned to prevent attacks and deter criminal activity. Specialized units focused on anti-cultism, anti-kidnapping, and tactical operations will also be present in tertiary institutions, where cooperation from students is essential, especially those who may not have processed their break.

For emergency assistance, please contact the command through the following numbers: 

09159578888, 09062837609, 09120141706, 09151027369, 07084972994

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The Commissioner of Police, CP  Lanre Ogunlowo PhD, warmly wishes all Muslim faithfuls a joyful Sallah celebration.

CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr,  

Police Public Relations Officer,  

Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran