The Kwara State Police Command has intensified security operations across the state with a joint show of force aimed at ensuring a peaceful Easter celebration for residents.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, who said the operation forms part of proactive measures to deter criminal activities and strengthen public confidence.
According to the statement, the exercise was carried out under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, in collaboration with other security agencies including the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Agency.
The operation, conducted on Saturday across strategic locations in Ilorin and other parts of the state, involved a coordinated deployment of personnel and security assets to maintain law and order.
“The Kwara State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, conducted a comprehensive joint show of force operation across key areas of the state to enhance security during the Easter period,” the statement read.
Ejire-Adeyemi emphasized that the initiative reflects the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through inter-agency collaboration.
“This operation reflects our proactive strategy and commitment to safeguarding lives and property. It is being carried out in collaboration with sister security agencies working in synergy for the peace of Kwara State,” the statement added.
The police further noted that the exercise aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to ensure robust security arrangements before, during, and after the festive period.
“The directive of the Inspector-General of Police is clear — there must be robust security arrangements in place before, during, and after the festive period to guarantee public safety.
“The show of force is not only to reassure law-abiding residents but also to send a clear message that Kwara State will not serve as a safe haven for criminal elements,” the statement said.
The command added that the heightened security measures would be sustained beyond the Easter celebrations to ensure continued safety across the state.
