Ports police activates enhanced security across Lagos ports ahead of yuletide

As the festive season approaches, the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command has reassured port users, maritime stakeholders, and the general public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining safety, security, and order across all port corridors during the yuletide period.

Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Isaac Hundeyin said a comprehensive security measures have been activated to ensure a seamless flow of operations throughout Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, Lekki Deep-Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, and the marine patrol axis covering up to 12 nautical miles.

To guarantee a safe festive season, she said the Command has intensified round the clock patrols on land and water to deter criminal elements and ensure the security of vessels, cargo, and port infrastructure.

“We have also strengthened collaboration with sister security agencies, terminal operators, shipping companies, and port facility security officers (PFSOs) for real-time response to security concerns.

“Deployed additional personnel to critical areas prone to heavy human and vehicular traffic during the festive rush.

“Enhanced intelligence gathering and surveillance operations to identify and prevent potential threats to port safety and national economic assets, ” she said.

The Commissioner of Police urged all Port users to remain vigilant, comply with security guidelines, and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest Port Police Division or the Marine Unit.

The Command also extends warm greetings to Nigerians at home and abroad and wish all stakeholders a peaceful and joyous yuletide celebration.

It reiterated it’s committment to ensuring that activities within the nation’s maritime domain continue smoothly and securely throughout the festive season and beyond.