The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Police, Western Command, has rolled out intensified, round-the-clock security operations across major port corridors in Lagos to safeguard vessels, cargo and port infrastructure during 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 (PPRO), Isaac Hundeyin, noting that land and marine patrols have been significantly reinforced to deter criminal activities and guarantee uninterrupted maritime operations during the festive period.
Agbaminoja said the measures were designed to protect port users, maritime stakeholders and critical national assets as human and vehicular traffic peaks around the ports during the holidays.
According to the statement, the security deployment covers Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port, Lagos Island Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, as well as marine patrol routes extending up to 12 nautical miles within Lagos waters.
The commissioner explained that the proactive strategy is aimed at ensuring seamless port activities despite the seasonal surge in cargo movement, port users and logistics traffic.
To strengthen the security architecture, Agbaminoja said the Command has deepened collaboration with sister security agencies, terminal operators, shipping companies and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) to enable swift, real-time response to emerging threats.
She added that additional personnel have been deployed to congestion-prone areas, while intelligence gathering and surveillance operations have been heightened to proactively identify and neutralise risks to port safety and national economic assets.
Agbaminoja urged port users and stakeholders to remain security-conscious, comply with laid-down guidelines and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest Port Police Division or Marine Unit.
“The Command wishes to reassure port users, maritime stakeholders and the public of its unwavering 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 nation’s maritime domain continue smoothly and securely throughout the season and beyond,” the commissioner stated.
