LCDA Chairman Calls For Increased Security Presence In Alagbado

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Alhaji Abdulwaheed Sodiq, the Chairman, Opaleye Community Development Association, Alagbado in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, has called on the Alagbado Police Division to strengthen the presence of security personnel in the community.

Sodiq made the call at the community’s first awards and get-together party held on Saturday.

He said the community’s residents were concerned about recent security challenges being experienced in the state and had tried to beef up security within the LCDA themselves.

The chairman disclosed that in a bid to enhance security, the residents had contributed money to build a gate at the entrance of the Opaleye Estate.

He added that they, however, hoped to be assisted by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Alagbado Police Station, to beef up security in the area.

“We have contributed our hard-earned money to build the protective gate; we want the Alagbado DPO to now assist us.

“I can see his representative here, who will help us deliver our message,’’ Sodiq said.

The DPO of Alagbado, who was represented by ASP. Olufemi Ajisafe, advised residents of the community to acquire tyre rims.

“These rims would be banged every 2 hours after midnight by the security personnel employed on each street, to scare away armed robbers.

“There are also some security tips which will only be disclosed privately, as it is not meant for the public,’’ Ajisafe said.

He assured the community of constant security patrols and promised that policemen would also be at alert to pick hoodlums within the community.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that awards were given to the best supporting community resident, Mr Chukwuka Udukwe, the pioneer chairman, Pastor Augustine Amire, and the patron, Alhaji Abdulrazak Agemo.

The other award recipients included the Most Valuable Street, Balogun Street, Most Outstanding Executive, Alhaji Rufai Lawal, and the Most Valued Personality in the community, Mr Shefunmi Fagboyegun.

Chief Kamorudeen Olaonipekun, a community leader, thanked the LCDA officials and urged other community residents to contribute to its development.

Olaonipekun urged parents to bring along their wards, whenever such an events were organised to ensure that the community development culture was inculcated in the younger ones.
The day’s event included a health talk, a medical mission, security tips and games. (NAN)

Source: Leadership