By Adebola Àjàyí
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe, has raised alarm over the resurgence of “one-chance” criminal operations, urging residents of the state to heighten vigilance and exercise caution while commuting.
The advisory is contained in a statement by the State Commander of the Corps, Mr Soji Ganzallo, through the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Adegunwa Adegbuyi.
Commander Ganzallo who described the trend as a serious security concern, noted that several recent cases nationwide had resulted in injuries, financial losses, and fatalities, and stressed that proactive awareness remained the most effective defence against the crime.
According to the So-Safe-Corps Commander, residents should avoid boarding unregistered or suspicious vehicles, especially along highways, unauthorised bus stops, and at odd hours.
He further urged residents to be cautious of vehicles with tinted windows, unusually cheap fares, or drivers who insist on picking multiple passengers without clear destinations, adding that passengers should trust their instincts and decline any trip that felt unsafe.
Commander Ganzallo also advised residents to limit phone use and avoid display of valuables while in public transport, and endeavour to share trip details with trusted contacts before travelling.
The Corps Commander emphasised that, in the event of a suspected “one-chance” situation, victims should to remain calm, avoid confrontation, and look for safe opportunities to alert nearby security personnel or members of the public, advising victims to take note of the vehicle descriptions, and any distinguishing features of suspects where possible.
Assuring residents that the Corps had intensified patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering across major routes, transport corridors, and flashpoints in the state, Commander Ganzallo reaffirmed the Corps’ collaboration with sister security agencies to curb the menace and other criminal activities across the State.
Commander Ganzallo called on residents to promptly report suspicious movements or incidents to the nearest So-Safe Corps formation or other security agencies, stressing that timely information could prevent loss of life during an unfortunate incident.
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