The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Adebowale Lawal, on Sunday embarked on a statewide inspection of worship centres, insisting on strict compliance with the installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras in line with the Ondo State Executive Order of 2022.
The police boss conducted what the command described as a comprehensive security assessment of religious facilities across the state on March 1, 2026, as part of efforts to bolster security and enhance intelligence gathering.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the command.
Centres visited by the CP included NASFAT Central Mosque, Akure; St. Stephen Anglican Church, Ipele; St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ijebu-Owo; Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Owo; Ansarudeen Central Mosque, Owo; Celestial Church of Christ, Uso; NASFAT Mosque, Owo; and Anglican Methodist Church, Owo, among others.
The exercise, according to the command, was aimed at assessing the security status of worship centres and ensuring compliance with the state government’s directive mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in religious and other public spaces.
During the visits, Lawal charged religious leaders to remain vigilant and put in place adequate security measures, including proper screening of congregants at entry points and the installation of functional CCTV cameras to aid monitoring and intelligence gathering within their premises.
He also urged residents of the state to promptly provide actionable and credible information to the police, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains a collective responsibility.
The CP further directed officers deployed to worship centres to remain steadfast, proactive and professional in the discharge of their lawful duties at all times.
The Ondo State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents and worshippers across the state.
Members of the public were advised to contact the command through 0906 058 8958, X (@OndoPoliceNg), Instagram (Ondopolicecommand), Facebook (Ondo State Police Command) or via email at Ondopolice@gmail.com for inquiries.
