- residents to verify information before spreading it to avoid panic
- Stakeholders agreed that security in Eredo LCDA requires stronger intelligence sharing
- Participants called for improved tenant monitoring, hotel registration, and tighter regulation of local activities
Security stakeholders at the Eredo LCDA summit have expressed growing concern over the rising impact of misinformation, tenant anonymity, and unregulated commercial activities on community safety, calling for stronger preventive measures across all sectors.
During the summit, Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commanding Officer of Epe Barracks, Lt. Col. S.T. Enye, warned that the circulation of false and unverified information has become a serious threat to security operations, noting that rumours often spread faster than official verification and create unnecessary panic among residents.
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He explained that inaccurate reports not only mislead the public but also complicate the work of security agencies, urging residents to rely on verified sources before sharing sensitive information.
Lt. Col. Enye also appealed to young people to support security efforts through lawful intelligence gathering, stressing that vigilance and cooperation are more effective than resorting to unlawful behaviour or confrontation.
A key focus of the meeting was the need for tighter community monitoring systems. Stakeholders agreed that landlords, Baales, and property owners must take responsibility for properly documenting tenants and visitors to ensure better tracking of population movement within communities.
Hotel operators were also directed to maintain accurate and up-to-date guest records, with security officials warning that incomplete documentation weakens investigative processes and slows down emergency response efforts.
The summit further resolved that proper record-keeping across residential and hospitality facilities would significantly enhance the ability of security agencies to identify suspicious movements and prevent potential threats.
Attention was also drawn to commercial motorcycle operations, with stakeholders recommending stricter regulation, including defined operating hours and identifiable uniforms for riders to improve monitoring and reduce criminal infiltration.
Scrap metal trading was another major issue discussed at the forum. Participants raised alarm over the role of some scrap dealers in purchasing stolen infrastructure materials such as electrical cables, transformer parts, iron rods, and manhole covers.
They warned that such practices contribute to vandalism and theft, adding that anyone found buying unverified or suspicious materials would be treated as an accomplice to criminal activity and prosecuted accordingly.
The Officer in Charge of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbooye, Capt. K.S. Afogba, called for the establishment of structured community intelligence units and a Civilian Joint Task Force to support security surveillance across forests, waterways, and remote settlements.
He also advocated the use of modern surveillance technologies, including drone systems, to improve monitoring and strengthen rapid response capabilities in vulnerable areas within Eredo LCDA.
Representatives from schools, markets, transport unions, youth bodies, vigilante groups, and other community associations contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and shared responsibility in maintaining peace.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous commitment by stakeholders to deepen collaboration among security agencies, traditional institutions, and residents, with the goal of strengthening safety and sustaining peace across Eredo LCDA.
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