Ogun-Ondo border: CP Ojajuni leads security chiefs on assessment tour, show of force

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.

DAILY POST reports that the move is to reinforce security along the Ogun–Ondo border corridor, including the Ogun Waterside axis covering Iwopin, Abigi, and Ibiade.

It is also aimed at consolidating the gains of “Operation Kosaye” while sustaining ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminality in the state.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the show of force was meant to reassure residents, commuters, and other road users of the readiness of the security agencies to protect lives, sustain security dominance within the corridor, and respond promptly to emerging security challenges.

Babaseyi quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, as commending the high level of cooperation demonstrated by all participating security agencies, government officials, and critical stakeholders.

The CP admonished the 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.

The statement reads: “The assessment and analysis exercise traversed the Ijebu Ode–Ore Expressway. 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.

“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.

“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, 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.”

DAILY POST reports that the joint assessment tour by the security chiefs included the Security Consultant to the Ogun State Governor, CP Edward Ajogun (retd); Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General J.O. Onu; DSS Director, R.A. Adelakun; and NSCDC State Commander, Remilekun Ekundayo.

Others were Ogun Amotekun Corps Commander, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.); Commander of So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo; and the chairmen of Ijebu East, Ijebu North East, and Ogun Waterside Local Government Areas.