Police Launch 24-Hour Patrol on Lagos Coastal Road to Strengthen Corridor Security
The Lagos State Police Command has activated a 24-hour anti-crime patrol along the Lagos Coastal Road to reinforce security for commuters, contractors and critical infrastructure on the newly commissioned corridor.
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced the intensified deployment during a show of force along the route, stating that the initiative aims to prevent vandalism, theft, robbery and other criminal activity targeting the road and its facilities.
When the road opened in December 2025, the Command initially deployed 50 patrol teams, each comprising five officers, stationed at intersections, black spots and other vulnerable points.
“Since the deployment, we have not recorded any case of snatching, kidnapping or robbery in the area due to the strong police presence,” Jimoh said.
The Command has now added four mobile patrol teams operating round the clock, designed to bridge gaps between fixed posts, monitor vandalism-prone areas and conduct discreet operations to apprehend offenders.
According to the Commissioner, the patrols will also safeguard contractors’ staff, heavy equipment and installed infrastructure such as lighting systems, barriers and fencing.
The operation is supported by the Lagos State Government through the State Security Trust Fund in collaboration with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and will extend to adjoining corridors including Kuramo Junction and the Ajah–Lekki axis.
“Commuters, residents and businesses along the coastal road should feel reassured of their safety. This initiative complements existing security arrangements and ensures that Lagos remains safe and secure,” Jimoh added.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, commended the intervention, noting that additional patrol vehicles would help curb theft of manhole covers, steel signage and fencing previously reported along the corridor.
BRANDECONOMY Insight
The Lagos Coastal Road is more than a transport project—it is an economic artery tied to real estate expansion, tourism growth, logistics efficiency and long-term coastal infrastructure development.
Security along such corridors is not merely a policing matter; it is an economic stability imperative.
Persistent vandalism and infrastructure theft inflate maintenance costs, discourage private investment and undermine public confidence in large-scale infrastructure delivery.
The shift to 24-hour mobile patrol coverage signals a recognition that infrastructure protection must be proactive, not reactive—especially in high-growth corridors like the Lekki-Ajah belt, where commercial density continues to rise.
If sustained and technology-enabled (through surveillance integration, lighting reinforcement and smart monitoring), the initiative could serve as a model for protecting other critical economic corridors across Nigeria.
Security, in this context, becomes a growth multiplier.
