In a strategic move to enhance public safety, the Ogun State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Control Centre for the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps. The facility, located at the corps’ main office, is aimed at strengthening the state’s security operations through technology-driven surveillance.

The commissioning ceremony brought together top government officials, security stakeholders, and representatives of various security formations operating within the state. Speaking at the event, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, described Amotekun as a pioneering force in community-based security and emphasized that advanced surveillance technology would significantly improve operational efficiency.

Talabi highlighted that with over 2,000 operatives in service, integrating technology is critical to monitoring incidents and coordinating security responses across Ogun’s expansive territory. The CCTV initiative, currently in a pilot phase covering three high-risk locations, is designed to improve real-time monitoring, shorten response times, and provide recorded footage to support investigations.

“The deployment of surveillance cameras in critical areas, including accident-prone and high-traffic zones, enhances the ability of security agencies to respond swiftly and decisively,” Talabi stated. He also stressed the importance of collaboration among security institutions, noting that sustainable security cannot be achieved by a single agency alone.

Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (rtd), described the unveiling as a major milestone in integrating technology into security operations. He explained that traditional operations without technological support tend to be reactive, whereas the CCTV system allows for proactive, intelligence-led responses.

Adedigba added that real-time monitoring will improve communication between headquarters and field operatives, reduce emergency response time, and potentially save lives. He warned criminal elements that the increased surveillance would deter crime, as movements in strategic locations could now be tracked and recorded.

Security assessments have already identified additional areas requiring coverage, and the state government is expected to approve expansion plans following the evaluation of the pilot phase. Both Talabi and Adedigba expressed confidence that the initiative will serve as a foundation for further technological upgrades, signaling a new era of proactive, intelligence-driven security operations in Ogun State.