The Ogun State Police Command has reported a decline in crime rate during the first quarter of 2025, attributing its success to increased community engagement, enhanced police visibility, and the support of the Ogun State Government.
The Command disclosed this in a quarterly review of its activities, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and accountability.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr noted thatthe review highlighted the Command’s intensified efforts to bridge communication gaps with residents through direct engagement. She said this initiative has provided valuable insights into security concerns and fostered collaborative solutions to crime prevention challenges.
According to the report, from January to March 2025, a total of 2,141 suspects were arrested for various offences, with 1,345 cases charged to court and 1,530 suspects prosecuted. Convictions remained stable over the three months, with 62 individuals found guilty.
The report provided a breakdown of key crime statistics recorded within the first quarter:
Armed robbery arrests: 42
Armed robbery suspects neutralized: 3
Arms recovered: 40
Ammunition recovered: 177
Cult-related arrests: 65
Stolen vehicles recovered: 26
Kidnap suspects arrested: 5
Rape suspects arrested: 43
Total value of property recovered: ₦106,786,000
While February saw a spike in criminal activities, March recorded a decline in cases investigated and prosecuted. While the number of rape arrests dropped, cult-related arrests increased due to proactive measures by the anti-cultism unit.
The Command also noted a significant reduction in kidnapping incidents, although five suspects were arrested in connection with attempted kidnappings.
The recovery of 26 stolen vehicles was attributed to heightened patrol activities and stop-and-search operations. Many of these vehicles had been stolen from other states, with criminals attempting to use Ogun State’s strategic location as an escape route.
To bolster security, the Command has established a security shed along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode highway and stationed motorized patrol teams along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Additionally, armored personnel carriers (APCs) have been deployed to strategic locations, including Sagamu interchange, Ilaro, and Ijebu Ode, with additional units in Abeokuta and Sagamu.
The command urged commercial motorcyclists to avoid working late at night to prevent attacks. Parents are also advised to monitor their children’s activities, particularly secondary school students, to curb their involvement in criminal activities.
”Citizens are encouraged to follow the Command’s social media platforms for timely reporting and information sharing to ensure prompt police intervention.”
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The Ogun State Police Command expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Inspector-General of Police, security agencies, and the public for their continued support in ensuring a safer Ogun State.
