Eid-el-Fitr: Police Deploy 3,000 Officers For Security In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has deployed no fewer than 3,000 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

The commissioner of police, Adebowale Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Akure by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.

Lawal said the deployment forms part of proactive security measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property before, during and after the festive period.

According to him, officers will be strategically stationed at Eid prayer grounds, major highways, recreational centres, markets and other critical public spaces across the state.

He noted that the initiative aligns with nationwide efforts by security agencies to strengthen safety during the Sallah celebrations, adding that heightened security operations had been activated across several states.

“Special units, including Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (EOD-CBRN), Police Mobile Force, and State Intelligence Department operatives have been mobilised,” he said.

“The mobilisation is for both covert and overt operations to prevent criminal activities and respond swiftly to any security threats.”

The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with security operatives and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station or through emergency lines.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order while wishing Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr celebration.