Insecurity: Lagos, Ogun police operatives begin joint patrol on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Police operatives in Ogun and Lagos have begun a joint patrol on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to improve security in the area.

This development became necessary to curb the incessant kidnapping on the Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

Recall  that there had been cases of kidnap incidents and other crimes on some parts of the expressway.

The Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Thursday.

Hundeyin said the joint patrols would cover Kara Bridge to Sagamu Interchange.

“As part of efforts to enhance security on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Police Command in Lagos State and its Ogun State counterpart have commenced joint patrols of Kara Bridge to Sagamu Interchange.

“The patrol teams from the Lagos command will comprise mainly the Rapid Response Squad (RRS),” he said.

Hundeyin pleaded with motorists not to be scared by the heavy presence of police patrol on the road.

“Motorists are, therefore, enjoined not to panic at the sight of increased police patrols, particularly the RRS.

“This is a proactive measure to prevent crime and criminality on this stretch of the road, ” the image maker said.