Ondo Police deploy School Protection Squad ahead of new academic session

Crime Diary

AKURE, Nigeria (NPA) — The Ondo State Police Command has assured parents, guardians, students, teachers and school proprietors of adequate security as schools reopen for the new academic session.

The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed the deployment of personnel of the School Protection Squad across the state to provide security coverage around schools and ensure a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning.

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The Command said it had also intensified patrols, visibility policing and intelligence-led operations around schools and other critical locations across the state to prevent criminal activities and respond promptly to security threats.

The Police urged parents and guardians to remain security-conscious and educate their children and wards on basic safety measures.

School owners and administrators were also advised to promptly report suspicious persons, activities or security concerns around their schools to the Police.

Students, according to the Command, should avoid isolated routes, refrain from following strangers and promptly report suspicious activities to their teachers, school authorities, parents or the Police.

The Command assured members of the public that its personnel would remain vigilant and responsive throughout the academic session.

It also solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders through the provision of timely and credible information that could assist the Police in preventing and tackling crime.

For emergencies or urgent security concerns, members of the public can contact the Ondo State Police Command Control Room on 0703 431 3903.

The Commissioner of Police wished students a safe, peaceful and successful academic session and reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Ondo State.