Ejigbo LCDA Council Boss,Aare Taiwo Pledges Zero Tolerance for Crime, Vows Safer Communities
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo,has pledge a safe,secure and thriving community for all residents in Ejigbo LCDA.
Aare Taiwo in his first Peace and Security Meeting on Thursday 31st, July 2025,uniting key stakeholders to bolster community safety vowed to eradicate crimes through surveillance, patrols, and community vigilance.
The meeting which had in attendance the traditional ruler of Ejigbo,Royal Majesty, Oba Dr.Maroof Adisa Adekunle Ojoola, JP,the Oojon of Ejigbo and Ijan Land; the Divisional Police Officer of Ejigbo Police Division, CSP Patience Osuagwu; District Officer-S.C Jinadu Suleiman (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps), Superintendent Makanjuola Rasaq Oladimeji- (Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps), representatives of sister security agencies; the Nigeria Immigration Service; Department of State Security (DSS),Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman,Prof.Jelili Atiku; and Market Leaders raised concerns over rising incidents of burglary and the troubling surge in iron theft, particularly of manhole covers, railings, and other vital public infrastructure.
The Executive Chairman in his address stated that his administration will not stand idly by while criminal elements compromise the security and dignity of the community as he has resolved to strengthen security collaboration, promote community policing,and establish real-time information networks.
“We are going to promote community policing and deepen citizen participation in grassroots security structures,engage traditional rulers, CDAs, youth groups, and market stakeholders to establish real-time information networks and early warning systems,support and provide logistics to security operatives to boost morale and operational effectiveness.”
“By the grace of God,my administration would eradicate the menace of iron thieves and burglars through intensified surveillance, coordinated patrols, and robust community vigilance,strengthen collaboration between the Council and all security agencies to ensure rapid response to distress calls and improved intelligence-sharing.”he said
Aare Taiwo went further to commend his predecessor,Hon Monsurudeen Bello for initiating an Immigration Service office in Ejigbo, reaffirming his commitment to actualize this project.
He noted that the establishment of an immigration office in Ejigbo will reduce the stress of long-distance travel for documentation,enhance internal security,and open new avenues for youth empowerment and employment.
“This engagement reaffirmed our collective resolve to protect lives, preserve public assets, deepen institutional capacity, and foster peace and security in every corner of Ejigbo.”
“As the Chief Security Officer of Ejigbo LCDA, I remain fully committed to my constitutional responsibility to uphold peace, restore public confidence, and safeguard the future of our communities.”
“Together, we shall drive out fear, defeat lawlessness, clean our environment, and usher in a new era of peace, safety, and inclusive progress in Ejigbo.”he reaffirmed.
Investigator news gathered that the Stakeholders identified and deliberated on several secluded areas often exploited as hideouts by miscreants, commonly referred to as “security blind zones.”
They reached a clear resolution to reclaim these vulnerable spaces through coordinated interventions,including streetlight installations and neighborhood watch programmes as the issue of road setbacks and obstructions also came under scrutiny.
Also, they unanimously agreed to address these challenges decisively to ensure free movement of vehicles and pedestrians and to allow economic activities to thrive without undue hindrances.
In order to have a safe community,they all emphasized the importance of continuous collaboration and proactive leadership in addressing the evolving security and infrastructural challenges confronting Ejigbo LCDA.
It will be recalled that Aare Tahoeed Adebayo Taiwo during his electioneering campaign emphasized on seven points agenda which include infrastructure renewal, traffic management,economic empowerment, quality education, security, youth development.
