The Lagos State Police Command has introduced an extensive security operation for the Christmas and New Year festivities, deploying a large number of officers across the state to prevent criminal activities, ensure smooth movement of traffic and reduce the risk of road accidents during the festive season.
The initiative follows a directive by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and is being implemented under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh.
The strategy aims to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the celebrations.
According to the plan, personnel from conventional police units, tactical squads and intelligence formations have been deployed throughout the state to monitor and neutralize threats capable of undermining public peace.
Maritime police officers have also been assigned to strengthen patrols along Lagos waterways to prevent criminal activities on the water routes.
Special security teams have been strategically stationed at key locations, while area commanders, divisional police officers and tactical unit chiefs have been directed to intensify patrols, maintain high police visibility and ensure continuous surveillance across the state.
Service agents have been instructed to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy and firmness.
To address the expected increase in vehicle movement during the festive period, the command revealed that over 5,000 police officers have been specifically assigned to traffic management duties on major highways, interior roads and congestion-prone areas across Lagos.
In response to the increasing rate of fatal road accidents during the Christmas holidays, CP Jimoh recently convened a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, along with other security stakeholders.
Participants in the meeting included representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Controller of Works.
Discussions focused on long-term strategies to reduce accidents and improve public safety.
The police also confirmed the deployment of joint task teams comprising conventional officers, tactical units, smart officers and intelligence personnel to crack down on traffic thieves, hoodlums and other criminal elements who may try to take advantage of the festive season.
According to the command, increased attention is being paid to security at places of worship, recreational facilities, nightclubs, markets, car parks and other public spaces that are expected to attract large crowds during the celebrations.
CP Jimoh assured residents and visitors of the police command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security during the festive period and beyond.
He urged citizens to remain alert, obey the law and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264 and 08039344870.
The Lagos State Police Command has reaffirmed its determination to ensure a safe, orderly and crime-free Christmas and New Year across the state.