The command said security personnel and operational assets had been strategically positioned at the Ojude Oba Pavilion, major highways, entry and exit points, hotels, worship centres, recreational facilities, motor parks, markets, residential areas, and other public spaces expected to witness heavy traffic during the festival.
The Ogun State Police Command has announced the deployment of more than 2,500 security personnel, Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), surveillance teams, and tactical operatives ahead of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, assuring residents and visitors of adequate security during the celebration.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command said the security arrangement was part of proactive measures approved by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free festival across the state.
According to the statement, the deployment includes conventional police officers and tactical units drawn from the Police Mobile Force (PMF), SWAT, Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Monitoring Unit, Force Intelligence Department, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD-CBRN), Motor Traffic Department (MTD), and other specialised operational teams.
