The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday said, it has deployed operatives to mount roadblocks and patrol flash points to checkmate any form of criminalities during the Eid-el-fitri period.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday.
According to her, operatives have been deployed to man praying grounds while also collaborating with other security agencies to ensure topnotch safety of lives and properties during the festive period.
She said the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu has therefore directed supervisory Area Commanders to render hourly situation reports to the state command throughout the celebrations.
Odutola explained that “Policemen have been drafted to man critical flash points from the 8th of April 2024 with heavy presence of security personnel conducting barricaded stop and searches In areas like, Kemta, Bamboo, Oni-garri, Odeda, Long bridge, Alapako, Ogunmakin, Foursquare, Straight gate.”
She said “Prayer grounds will witness deployment of specialised units who will man the gates. Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Counter terrorism, and Mobile Police will be visible at praying grounds, all strategically placed to curb attacks and ward off criminals.
“Other security agencies in collaboration with the Ogun State Police Command will be on patrol of the Lagos Ibadan expressway, as well as Sagamu Benin highway, Kara long bridge, will remain on surveillance by the Divisional Police Officers in their respective area of jurisdiction.”
