
By Ameerah Junaid, Esther Popoola, Marufat Ibrahim, Nwalozie Shalom and Chidozie Chidera
The Chief Security Officer, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Mr. Sunday Adekalu Alao, has revealed some of the security challenges facing the University and highlighted some strategies that are being put in place to tackle them and improve student security.
Among these security challenges, theft emerged as a critical issue, often caused and encouraged by the negligence of the owners. He gave instances of owners leaving their discs in their cars, and students and staff displaying their items such as gadgets on their car seats. To tackle this, Mr. Alao said that the security team is working with the communication unit in order to sensitise the students on being security alert.
Another challenge stated by the CSO is the lack of enough trained personnel. Nevertheless, he said that the security team works together with external officers such as the police, undercover officers, and student Man O’ War, to ensure that criminal cases are reported and acted upon in time. Also, on the maximisation of technology in providing security, he said that the team employs the use of technology such as CCTV positioned at strategic places.
Speaking further, Mr. Alao addressed the manhandling of students by his men. According to him, the Cadet has been disbanded by the management for manhandling, and replaced with the student Man O’ War.
In the words of his counterpart, the head of Crimes and Investigation, Mr. Godwin Onasanya said, “Any student that is found with arms is taken to the police, with the approval of the management, and may end up in court, and will still come back to face the student panel.”
However, on the issue of crimes committed by non-students, he said that when caught, they are charged straight to court.
Mr. Alao spoke on the issue of traffic and other issues during convocation, noting that his team will work with external officials such as the Police Force, LASTMA, and Road Safety personnel to ensure a smooth flow of the event in January.
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