The Ogun State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state as schools resume academic activities, as part of measures to strengthen security and prevent threats within and around educational institutions.
The initiative, which aligns with the strategic policing agenda of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, is focused on proactive, preventive and community-oriented policing.
According to the Command, the deployment is designed to enhance police visibility around schools, protect pupils, teachers and other school personnel, safeguard school infrastructure, gather actionable intelligence and ensure prompt response to emerging security threats.
As part of efforts to deepen the initiative, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, recently received an executive delegation of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Club, led by its State Chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Babatunde Lawal, at the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Police, school authorities, parents, students and community stakeholders towards the early identification, reporting and prevention of security threats in and around schools.
CP Ojajuni commended the PCRC Safe School Club for the initiative and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to working closely with the committee and other stakeholders to create a safer learning environment across the state.
The Commissioner also charged members of the School Protection Squad to remain vigilant, maintain close engagement with school communities and respond promptly to credible security information.
He stressed that the Command would continue to anticipate security threats, prevent incidents and provide swift protective intervention, while urging school proprietors, administrators, teachers, parents, students and members of the public to remain vigilant.
The Police Command particularly urged residents to embrace the security message, “See Something, Say Something,” warning against ignoring suspicious persons, vehicles, movements or activities around schools.
The Command noted that early reporting of suspicious activities could help prevent potential security incidents and protect lives and property.
For school-related emergencies, members of the public are advised to contact the Ogun State Police Command through the Gateway Shield Emergency Line: 08000009111.
The Command assured residents that the School Protection Squad, in collaboration with the PCRC and other relevant stakeholders, remains prepared to protect schools, prevent threats and respond swiftly to emergencies across Ogun State.
