The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, has deployed an Intervention Squad along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode–Benin Expressway to forestall criminal activities, particularly incidents of kidnapping and armed robbery.
The move by the CP, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, is in line with the commitment of the Ogun State Police Command to ensure the safety and security of commuters and residents.
Odutola said that the newly established intervention post is strategically located before Odogbolu in between Celplas Industry, Mikano Generator and Ladgroup Company on the stretch of the road, with its security operations personally inspected by CP Ogunlowo on March 19.
The outpost, consisting of a makeshift roof shed fortified with sandbags, serves as a rapid response centre for distress calls from the Ijebu Ode, Sagamu, and Owode Egba Area Commands, as well as commuters who require emergency assistance from the police.
The PPRO explained that the calculated approach is designed to complement other security pin-down points along the expressway to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key security deployments include: two OP MESA security points positioned inward and outward Lagos on the Long Bridge, shed posts with Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) at the Sagamu Interchange, and recently-established makeshift security posts along the Ijebu Ode–Sagamu Highway to reassure road users of the active presence of armed policemen.
She disclosed that the proactive security initiative came up after an earlier surveillance operation conducted on February 27, 2025, during which the Commissioner of Police identified and blocked escape routes frequently used by kidnappers.
“As part of these measures, barriers have been erected to block and prevent unauthorized movement along footpaths used as getaway points. Access control measures have been implemented.
“Furthermore, to reinforce security on the expressway, a Quick Intervention Squad has been permanently stationed in the area, with additional backup teams patrolling the axis in an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) stationed at the Sagamu Intersection.
“The Ogun State Police Command remains resolute in its mission to combat crime and ensure that road users travel without fear or apprehension.
“Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious activities via the Command’s emergency hotlines, 08099401875, for rescue operations,” CSP Odutola stated.
