Police deploy marine, land patrols, devices to safe Third Mainland Bridge

To guarantee real-time surveillance, detection, and prevention of crimes on the Third Mainland Bridge and environment, the Lagos State Police Command has deployed marine and floor forces for 24-hour patrols.

The patrol groups would work with the state-of-the-art management room constructed and donated to the police command by the Federal Ministry of Works.

Test-running the amenities on Wednesday, which have been built-in into the state’s safety communication structure, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Jimoh, mentioned it could assist in real-time prevention and detection of crimes, together with traffic-related offences, acts of vandalism beneath or on high of the bridge.

CP Jimoh mentioned the deployment of superior cameras with a spread upto Victoria Island and components of the mainland would additional improve security and safety within the state, warning those that may wish to soar into the lagoon, and reckless drivers to desist from such acts as they’d be caught.

According to the police boss, the management centre, although the fifth in Lagos, has hi-tech tools that permits built-in policing able to addressing modern safety challenges.

According to him, a community of high-tech cameras has been put in at strategic areas throughout the state and is being monitored from a central management room by specifically skilled officers.

“The system allows real-time monitoring of public areas, main roads, transport corridors, and important infrastructure. Once suspicious exercise is detected, info is relayed in real-time to officers on the bottom for swift response.

“We now operate a dedicated control group where activities are monitored continuously. Once anything unusual is noticed, whether on the road, in public transport areas, or within sensitive facilities, our teams are alerted instantly to take action,” he mentioned.

To additional improve operational capability, Jimoh mentioned that the command had taken supply and deployed two new patrol automobiles, donated by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.

“These vehicles are expected to improve response time and mobility during emergencies,” he mentioned, demonstrating how the automobiles, patrol boats, and management room work in synergy for seamless operation.

CP Jimoh mentioned marine safety had obtained a serious enhance with the deployment of a totally geared up patrol boat from the Federal Government to safe Lagos waterways, terminals, and waterfront amenities.

“The boats, supported by police personnel and surveillance technology including drones, will operate round the clock to deter criminal activities on water,” he mentioned.

In addition, the commissioner highlighted the effectiveness of the upgraded radio communication community, which permits officers to reply promptly to misery calls and coordinate operations extra effectively throughout the state.

The police boss expressed gratitude to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for donating the management room facility to the command, and for his pledge to offer upkeep assist to maintain the place functioning.

He additionally thanked the Lagos State Government, particularly Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Executive Secretary (ES) LSSTF, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, for his or her continued assist in offering crucial safety infrastructure, which has positioned the state on the forefront of inner safety preparedness in Nigeria.

“Our capability to guard life and property has considerably improved.

These cameras, automobiles, boats, and communication techniques characterize a serious step ahead within the safety structure of Lagos State and, by extension, Nigeria,” he mentioned.

The Commissioner assured residents that the command remained dedicated to professionalism, efficient service supply, and the continual use of recent know-how to make Lagos safer for all.