As parts of measures to ensure a peaceful and secured Christmas and New Year celebration for residents and visitors in Lagos State, the state Police Command has deployed more than 5,000 police personnel across the state, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer,SP Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on the evening of Tuesday, 23 December, 2025, said deployment followed the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh’s order, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr kayode Egbetokun.
According to Adebisi, the security operation involved conventional police officers, tactical units, intelligence operatives, marine police and special squads strategically positioned across the state to guarantee safety throughout the festive period.
“The operation is aimed at monitoring individuals or groups whose activities could threaten public peace, preventing criminal infiltration through the waterways and forestalling any breach of security during and after the celebrations.
“Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and heads of tactical units have been directed to intensify patrols, ensure visibility policing and maintain round-the-clock surveillance across all parts of Lagos State before, during and after the festivities,” she said, just as she also added that that officers on duty had been charged to remain professional, courteous and firm in the discharge of their responsibilities.
To address traffic congestion usually associated with the festive rush, the state police image-maker disclosed that more than 5,000 personnel had been deployed for traffic management duties on major highways, inner roads and identified traffic-prone areas across the state.
In a bid to further reduce road accidents, Adebisi said Jimoh held a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, alongside other security and safety agencies.
The state police publicist added that participants at the meeting included representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Controller of Works, among others.
Adebisi also added that the meeting focused on sustainable measures to reduce road accidents and enhance public safety during the festive season.
