The Nigerian Ports Authority Police, Western Command, has rolled out enhanced security operations across major port corridors in Lagos State to guarantee safety and uninterrupted maritime activities throughout the Yuletide season.
The Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police Western Command, Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Isaac Hundeyin.
According to the statement, the Command has intensified round-the-clock patrols on land and water to deter criminal activities and protect vessels, cargo, port facilities and other critical maritime infrastructure during the festive period.
Agbaminoja explained that the security measures are aimed at safeguarding port users, maritime stakeholders and national economic assets across all port corridors in Lagos State, particularly as activities increase during the holidays.
She stated that the heightened operations cover Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port, Lekki Deep-Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, as well as the marine patrol routes extending up to 12 nautical miles.
The commissioner noted that the strategy is designed to ensure seamless port operations amid the surge in human and vehicular movement commonly experienced during the festive season.
To further strengthen security, Agbaminoja said the Command has intensified collaboration with sister security agencies, terminal operators, shipping companies and Port Facility Security Officers to enable swift and coordinated responses to security concerns.
She added that additional personnel have been deployed to strategic locations prone to congestion, while intelligence gathering and surveillance activities have been reinforced to proactively detect and neutralise potential threats to port safety and national economic interests.
The commissioner urged all port users to remain alert, adhere strictly to security protocols and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest Port Police Division or Marine Unit.
āThe Command wishes to reassure port users, maritime stakeholders and the public of its commitment to maintaining safety, security, and order across all port corridors during the Yuletide period. The command also remains committed to ensuring that activities within the nationās maritime domain continue smoothly and securely throughout the season and beyond,ā the commissioner stated.
NPA: Police deploy heightened security at Lagos ports for Yuletide season
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