The Ogun State Government has praised the So-Safe Corps for its strong role in improving grassroots security. The Corps, also known as the Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, plays a key role in supporting law enforcement and enhancing peace across local communities.
This recognition came during an inspection at the Corps’ headquarters in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, led by Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
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Dr. Akinlesi highlighted the Corps’ ongoing impact:
“The Ogun State So-Safe Corps has helped maintain the peace we enjoy today. Their commitment to grassroots security supports development across Ogun State.”
He added that the Ministry will keep supporting the Corps to help them perform even better.
“As the supervising Ministry, we are committed to creating a work environment that enables officers to succeed.”
The State Commander, Dr. Soji Ganzallo, welcomed the government’s support and emphasized recent improvements at the Corps’ base. These upgrades, he noted, have improved their operational strength.
“The recent renovations at our headquarters have greatly boosted our capacity to respond and perform better in the field.”
Commander Ganzallo affirmed that the Corps will continue using proactive strategies such as community engagement, sensitization, and education to reduce crime.
He added that officers receive continuous training to stay ready for modern crime prevention.
“We train and retrain our officers to use new tools and methods for crime tracking and prevention.”
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The Commander also called on local council chairmen across the 20 Local Government Areas in Ogun State to support the Corps with needed logistics.
“Local Government support is vital. We urge Council Chairmen to help by providing logistics so we can keep communities safe.”
The Ogun So-Safe Corps grassroots security efforts continue to draw praise as they maintain their commitment to safeguarding lives and property at the community level.
E-Signed:
Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf
Director of Information and Public Relations, So-Safe Corps
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FOR: THE STATE COMMANDER
