The Police Command in Ogun says security measures have been rolled out to ensure the safety of residents across the state during the Eid-el-fitri celebrations.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, said this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Odutola said that policemen had been drafted to man critical flash points in the state, with effect from Monday.
He said the critical flash points had heavy presence of security personnel conducting barricaded stop and search in some areas.
She listed the areas to include Kemta, Bamboo; Onigarri; Odeda; Long Bridge; Alapako; Ogunmakin; Foursquare and Straight Gate, among others.
Odutola, however, appealed for cooperation from residents, saying that police presence would be strongly felt in those places.
“Visitors entering into the state should expect thorough checks for security purposes, and are enjoined to exercise patience, as there will be checkpoints deliberately created for the security pleasures of residents.
“As the modus operandi of criminals are easily predicted, people accessing Point of Sale locations; eateries; lounges; restaurants; hotels are hereby advised to be alert from criminals
“They should secure their valuables in order not to fall victim of the schemes of criminals.
“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.
“They will all be strategically placed to curb attacks and ward off criminals.
“Other security agencies in collaboration with the police will be on patrol of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, as well as Sagamu-Benin Highway and Kara Long Bridge,” she said.
The spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, had directed Supervisory Area Commanders to render hourly situation reports, throughout the celebrations.
