By Ebinum Samuel
The Ogun State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, has strengthened proactive security arrangements across the State ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, with firm assurances of a peaceful, safe, and hitch-free festive period for all residents.
The police image maker, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that in line with this operational posture, the Command has deployed adequate personnel and operational assets across strategic locations in the State. These include Eid prayer grounds, major highways, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, residential areas, and other identified public spaces. The deployment is aimed at ensuring visible policing, effective crowd control, early threat detection, and swift response to any emerging security concerns before, during, and after the celebration.
Acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders have been placed on heightened alert and instructed to sustain aggressive patrols, stop-and-search operations where necessary, and ensure round-the-clock supervision of personnel within their areas of responsibility. They are also to strengthen collaboration with community leaders, transport unions, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance intelligence sharing and prevent any breakdown of law and order during the festive period.
The Command appeals to residents to celebrate responsibly and remain security conscious throughout the season. Parents and guardians are urged to closely monitor the movement and activities of their children and wards, while members of the public are advised to avoid any conduct capable of disturbing public peace, including thuggery, cult-related activities, reckless driving, and other forms of disorderly behaviour.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to proactive policing, peace, and the protection of lives and property across the State. He further encourages the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police formation or through the Command’s emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; 0906 283 7609; 0912 014 1706; 0915 102 7369; 0708 497 2994.
