In a move to curb criminal activities and enhance safety, the Ogun State Government has installed solar-powered streetlights at the Sagamu Interchange and surrounding areas along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The initiative follows the recent clearing of illegal shanties, shops, and stalls that previously provided cover for criminals operating in the area. The government’s latest effort aims to transform the interchange into a well-lit, secure zone.
According to a statement by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the state government remains committed to tackling insecurity and ensuring that the area does not continue to serve as a hotspot for criminal activities.
Previously, the government deployed police and Amotekun operatives to increase security presence in the area and provide reassurance to residents and commuters.
In addition to placing solar streetlights directly under the bridge, personnel from the Bureau of Electrical Engineering Services also extended the lighting system to all four intersections of the interchange, including the inward and outward routes and nearby roundabouts.
Although the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is a federal road, the Ogun State Government’s intervention was prompted by widespread reports and security concerns raised by residents on social media, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public safety.