SECURITY CHIEFS IN OGUN STATE AND CONSULTANT ON SECURITY TO THE STATE GOVERNOR CONDUCT HIGH-LEVEL JOINT SECURITY OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND SHOW OF FORCE ACROSS THE OGUN–ONDO BORDER CORRIDOR

In a decisive move to reinforce security along the Ogun–Ondo border corridor, including the Ogun Waterside axis covering Iwopin, Abigi, and Ibiade, and to consolidate the gains of “Operation Kosaye” while sustaining ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminality, the Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and critical government stakeholders, has conducted a high-level joint operational assessment and show of force across strategic communities from Itele-Ijebu, to the Ondo State border.

The joint assessment tour by the Security Chiefs, alongside the Security Consultant to the Ogun State Governor, CP Edward Ajogun (Rtd.), included the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR; the Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General J.O. Onu; the Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Ogun State Command, Director R.A. Adelakun, fsi+; Ogun state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo; Commander of the Ogun State security network (Amotekun Corps), Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (Rtd.); the State Commander of So-Safe Corps, Commander (Dr) Soji Ganzallo; and the Executive Chairmen of Ijebu East, Ijebu North East, and Ogun Waterside Local Government Areas.

The assessment and analysis exercise traversed Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway stretches. From the threshold of Ijebu Ode through J2, J3, J4, Itele, Atoyo, Agerige, Ogbere, Ibiade, Iwopin, Abigi in Ogun Waterside and terminated at Ajebandele, the boundary community between Ogun and Ondo States, where a comprehensive assessment of the security environment was conducted.

During the exercise, the joint security team carried out an extensive assessment of critical locations and vulnerable areas along the corridor, evaluated the prevailing security situation, reviewed operational requirements, and assessed the terrain and environmental factors influencing security operations within the axis. 

The assessment also strengthened inter-agency coordination and provided an opportunity to engage relevant stakeholders towards enhancing intelligence gathering and promoting community participation in crime prevention.

The show of force reassured residents, commuters, and other road users of the readiness of the security agencies to protect lives and property, sustain security dominance within the corridor, and respond promptly to emerging security challenges. 

It also sent a clear message that the Ogun–Ondo border corridor remains under continuous dominance and coordinated inter-agency security monitoring.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commended the high level of cooperation demonstrated by all Participating security agencies, government officials and critical stakeholders. 

He reaffirmed the Command's commitment to sustaining joint operations, strengthening intelligence sharing, leveraging modern policing technology, and deepening collaboration with communities to prevent crime and enhance public safety across Ogun State.

The CP further admonished the general public to be security conscious, remain vigilant and continue to provide timely, credible, and actionable information to security agencies, noting that effective security is best achieved through a strong partnership between law enforcement agencies and the public.

For emergencies or to provide credible information, residents may contact the Ogun State Police Command through:

Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111

Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.