In a renewed and strategic effort to strengthen the security architecture across the Epe Division,
Epe Insights reports, EPE LAWA, in partnership with the Nigeria Police, Ketu-Ereyun Division, has embarked on a comprehensive initiative that delves into the essence, operations, and growing relevance of community policing. This initiative, captured through an in-depth documentary, explores how collective security efforts are transforming the safety landscape of Ketu-Ereyun and its adjoining communities.
The documentary offers a detailed examination of the foundation, structure, and tangible results of community-driven security within the division. It highlights the strong synergy between the official policing system and community-based security outfits—a collaboration that has become a model for effective grassroots crime prevention. As insecurity becomes increasingly complex nationwide, Ketu-Ereyun stands out for adopting a unified approach where residents and security agencies share responsibility for maintaining peace and order.
The production features interviews with key stakeholders, including police personnel, community leaders, youth advocates, and members of local security groups. Their testimonies collectively paint a vivid picture of how community policing has evolved from a concept into a working system capable of delivering measurable results. Residents also shared accounts of how rapid response to security concerns has improved significantly due to stronger surveillance, direct communication channels, and coordinated patrols.
Field reports included in the documentary further reveal how previously vulnerable areas now enjoy improved safety, with a notable reduction in criminal activities such as burglary, theft, and violent disruptions. Security checkpoints, intelligence gathering, and community awareness campaigns have also contributed to creating an environment where criminal elements find it increasingly difficult to operate.
Real-time assessments captured by the documentary team show security operatives and community volunteers working together during patrols, rescue interventions, and conflict resolutions. This collaboration has not only enhanced trust between the police and the residents but has also reshaped public perception about community policing as a credible and effective method of maintaining law and order.
Furthermore, the initiative demonstrates that when communities take ownership of their security—and when law enforcement agencies respect and support that involvement—the result is a safer, more coordinated, and more peaceful environment. Ketu-Ereyun’s progress stands as evidence that security thrives where partnership, communication, and accountability are prioritised.
Today, Ketu-Ereyun is widely recognised as one of the safest and most crime-free communities in the entire Epe Division. The success achieved through this collaboration has positioned the community as a case study for other towns seeking to replicate similar security gains. The documentary serves not only as a testament to what has been accomplished but also as a call for continuous commitment to community policing as a long-term solution for sustainable peace and safety across Epe.
