NSCDC Urges Private Security Firms to Emulate Hogan Guards

By Dipo Olowookere

Private security companies operating in Nigeria have been advised to emulate Hogan Guards, which is assisting the government in providing useful information on security matters.

The Ogun State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Hameed Abodunrin, said he was impressed with Hogan Guards for working in partnership with the agency to ensure the safety of Nigerians, especially those living along the long bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where it has its headquarters.

The long bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is notorious for some deadly crimes and worried by this, the management Hogan Guards held talks with the NSCDC Mowe/Ibafo division headed by Chief Superintendent of Corps, Mr Babalola Abiodun Johnson, on how to secure the area.

During the meeting, the private security firm agreed to provide intelligence to the NSCDC from its central command centre, where they also remotely monitor crime through surveillance technology.

“As the only major private security company headquartered along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, we are committed to the protection of our community and we appreciate the NSCDC’s assistance in achieving that goal,” the CEO of Hogan Security, Mr Paul Ibirogba, said.

This decision of Hogan Guards excited the NSCDC, which emphasized that security should be everybody’s business considering its threats and effects on Nigeria presently.

The security firm, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, also pledged full support and cooperation with NSCDC as both organisations work to reduce crime around the nation.

Business Post reports that Hogan Guards Limited, which used to be known as Guardsmark Nigeria Limited, is one of the leading security companies in the country.

It started operations on August 18, 1981, and has advanced over the years in the field of industrial security.

The company, which is chaired by Mr Kola Ibirogba, currently operates offices in most major capital cities of Nigeria including, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Akure, Abeokuta, Aba, Asaba, Ado-Ekiti, Ondo, Ore, Ijebu-Ode, Ile-Ife, Calabar, Kano and Enugu.