Ogun Police record reduction in crime rate
The Ogun State Police Command has announced a significant decline in crime rates across the state in the first quarter of 2025, attributing the achievement to enhanced security measures, community engagement, and government support.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, the command provided an overview of its crime-fighting efforts, highlighting arrests, recoveries, and ongoing security initiatives.
According to the report, a total of 2,141 suspects were arrested for various offenses between January and March, with 1,530 prosecuted and 62 convicted. The police also recovered 26 stolen vehicles, seized 40 firearms, and confiscated 177 rounds of ammunition during the period under review.
Breakdown of crime statistics
Armed Robbery: 42 suspects arrested, 3 neutralized
Cultism: 65 suspects apprehended, with a surge in arrests due to proactive anti-cultism measures
Kidnapping: 5 suspects arrested, with a significant reduction in actual incidents
Rape: 43 suspects arrested, showing a downward trend in cases
Stolen Vehicles: 26 recovered, largely due to increased highway patrols
The command noted that February recorded a temporary spike in criminal activities, but the numbers declined in March due to intensified policing strategies.
To further strengthen security, the police have established a security post along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode highway and stationed armed personnel carriers at key locations, including Sagamu Interchange, Ilaro, and Ijebu Ode. In addition, motorized patrol teams have been deployed along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to ensure travelers’ safety.
“The reduction in crime is a result of the continuous support from Governor Dapo Abiodun, technical and logistic assistance from the Inspector-General of Police, and the cooperation of the good people of Ogun State,” the statement read.
The command further asserted it has intensified community engagement efforts, allowing direct interaction with residents to address security concerns and bridge the communication gap between law enforcement and the public.
