The Police in Ogun State have launched joint operations with other security agencies to intensify security in the state during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Personnel of the joint forces deployed included the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps, Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Security Corps (SO-SAFE), Vigilante Group of Nigeria(VGN) among others.
Spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that massive number of personnel had been deployed to strengthen patrols and improve security measures along major highways particularly the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu/Ijebu-Ode road and other strategic locations to safeguard lives and property.
He mentioned both expressways as strategic locations for the coordinated joint operations to ensure the safe movement of people and goods before, during and after the yuletide.
Babaseyi assured the public of adequate security, stressing that the joint operations will also involve the deployment of patrol vehicles, tactical teams and intelligence assets to reinforce security presence and foil criminal activities during the celebrations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, also ordered the massive deployment of personnel for traffic control and operational duties for effective coverage and rapid response.
He assured members of the public that the security operations would continue throughout and beyond the yuletide season.
While reiterating a ban on the use of fireworks and bangers for public safety, he urged residents to celebrate responsibly and cooperate fully with security personnel.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command announced an extensive statewide security operation ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, promising residents a hitch-free festive period.
The Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, stated yesterday that the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, ordered a “massive deployment” of personnel before, during and after the festivities to safeguard lives, property and public events across the state.
According to the statement, Area Commanders (ACs), Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders (TCs) have been directed to identify and deploy officers to major celebration venues, relaxation spots and flashpoints to prevent criminal activities.
Patrol teams drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer Highways, Quick Response Squad, Rapid Response Squad, CP-SAT and Eagle-Net special squads have been stationed along key corridors, including the Asaba/Onitsha Head Bridge, Anwai Campus Gate to Illah, Onicha Ugbo/Idumuje/Ugboko axes, PTI and DSC roundabouts, as well as major highways linking Asaba, Agbor, Abraka, Eku, Kwale, Ughelli and Sapele.
Within the Asaba metropolis, the police say heavy deployments have been made to areas often associated with congestion and street crime, such as Summit Junction, Inter-Bau Roundabout, Federal Medical Centre Roundabout, Ogbe Ogonogo Market, Government House Gate, Airport Junction and intersections along Nnebisi Road.
Traffic management has also been prioritised, particularly around the Asaba–Onitsha Head Bridge and the ever-busy DSC and Effurun roundabouts. Police personnel and traffic wardens have been assigned exclusively to traffic control, with DPOs of ‘B’ and ‘C’ Divisions in Asaba and the State Traffic Officer tasked to coordinate with other security agencies to ensure the free flow of movement.
In Warri, Effurun and surrounding communities, the Ekpan and Ebrumede divisions have been instructed to intensify patrols, while the Marine Police have been deployed to waterways in Escravos, Burutu and Warri to curb sea piracy, illegal bunkering and attacks on traders and travellers.
The Command also announced the commencement of a continuous “Operation Show of Force” across the state from Sunday, December 21, 2025, under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The command urged residents to be law-abiding and to support security agencies. The sweeping operation has reignited public debate over the effectiveness of heavy deployments during festive seasons.
TO ensure effective hitch-free and peaceful Christmas celebrations, the Imo State Commissioner of Police (CP), in conjunction with sister security agencies, has put in place adequate security measures across the 27 local councils in the state.
This was disclosed yesterday via a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye.
The statement reads: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has emplaced a watertight security across Imo, in synergy with sister security agencies, to ensure the safety of all Imolites, residents, and visitors during the festive season and beyond.”
The statement also directed all the Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), to activate their security mechanisms to forestall any security breach.
While wishing all residents a happy Christmas and festive celebrations, the CP urged all to be vigilant, law-abiding and security conscious, advising them to use the emergency number, 0803 477 3600, in case of security breach.
