Ogun State, Police Boost Security, Border Surveillance to Combat Crime

Ogun State is bolstering its security apparatus in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, aiming to curb cross-border criminal activities and safeguard its economic interests. The state government, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, met with the Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the South-West, Fayoade Adegoke, to strategize on enhancing collaboration.

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security remains a critical pillar of the administration’s development agenda.

Talabi emphasized that security is a cornerstone of the administration's development agenda, crucial for maintaining Ogun's status as an industrial and commercial hub. He noted the government's consistent support for security agencies, citing the recent procurement of 65 patrol vehicles as a measure to boost operational capacity. The Gateway Shield initiative was also commended for its successes in combating crime.

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Ogun State, as one of Nigeria’s foremost industrial and commercial destinations, must continue to maintain a secure environment capable of supporting economic growth and attracting investments.

The Deputy Inspector-General, Adegoke, underscored Ogun's strategic economic importance and the national implications of any security threats within the state. He expressed concern over escalating cross-border crimes, including kidnappings, facilitated by porous borders. Adegoke called for increased border surveillance and improved operational capabilities to counter these evolving threats, praising the Gateway Shield operation as a model of effective government-security agency collaboration.

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any threat to security within the state could have far-reaching implications for national development.