On Tuesday, the Ogun State Police Command noted that some parts of the state will witness increased roadblocks and patrol to checkmate any form of criminalities during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration period.

He also stressed that its operatives have been deployed to man the praying grounds while also partnering with other security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the festive period.

Meanwhile, Abiodun Alamutu, the state Commissioner of Police, has instructed supervisory Area Commanders to render hourly situation reports to the state command throughout the celebrations.

SP Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the state Police Command, made this known in a statement reports to journalist.

She said, “Policemen have been drafted to man critical flashpoints from April 8, 2024, with a heavy presence of security personnel conducting barricaded stop and searches in areas like Kemta, Bamboo, Onigarri, Odeda, Long Bridge, Alapako, Ogunmakin, Foursquare, Straight gate.”

Appealing for cooperation from the members of the public, the command said “Visitors entering into the Gateway State should expect thorough checks for security purposes and are enjoined to exercise patience as there will be few checks and checkpoints deliberately created for the security pleasures of residents”.

She said, “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, all strategically placed to curb attacks and ward off criminals.

“Other security agencies in collaboration with the Ogun State Police Command will be on patrol of the Lagos Ibadan expressway, as well as Sagamu Benin highway, Kara long bridge, will remain on surveillance by the Divisional Police Officers in their respective area of jurisdiction.”