Akeredolu extends compulsory installation of CCTV

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has extended the enforcement of compulsory installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) devices in all public places in the state to September 1, 2022.

The extension is sequel to appeals from churches, mosques and other public centres to enable them put in place necessary measures as contained in the State Executive Order.

Governor Akeredolu had signed an Executive Order on June 22, 2022 mandating owners, occupiers, managers and operators of public/private institutions within Ondo State to install, use and maintain CCTV devices and other secret cameras to monitor and keep surveillance on the daily activities in their premises.

A Statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Richard Olatunde says with the one month extension, all security agencies in the state shall enforce the order starting from next month.

The Statement notes that violators shall be prosecuted in accordance with Section 203 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu reiterated his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property of the people, describing it as top priority.