(DDM) – Security agencies in Delta State have intensified surveillance along the Warri–Sapele–Benin road corridor following ongoing infrastructure projects and investments in the state’s security sector.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that authorities are keen to protect key transport routes, which have historically been vulnerable to criminal activity, vandalism, and disruptions affecting the movement of goods and commuters.
The development follows the recent launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund in Asaba, an initiative aimed at boosting safety across critical infrastructure and ensuring a secure environment for economic activities.
Officials explained that the enhanced security presence, which includes multi-agency patrols, is designed to safeguard both ongoing road construction works and completed stretches of the corridor.
The Warri–Sapele–Benin highway is a vital artery connecting southern Delta to neighboring Edo State and other parts of the Niger Delta, making it crucial for commerce, logistics, and regional mobility.
Residents have been urged to cooperate with security operatives by providing information on suspicious activities and adhering to traffic and safety regulations.
Local authorities say that collaboration between communities and security agencies is key to reducing incidents of theft, vandalism, and highway disruptions.
The Delta State Security Trust Fund, which receives contributions from government, private sector, and civil society actors, is expected to provide resources for equipment, personnel training, and technology-driven surveillance along major transport routes.
Officials also note that the Trust Fund is part of a broader plan to modernize Delta State’s security architecture, complementing ongoing infrastructure projects such as road rehabilitation, bridge repairs, and expansion of commuter amenities.
The multi-agency patrols include officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, and local vigilante groups, working in coordinated shifts to cover high-risk areas along the highway.
Analysts say that the combination of improved infrastructure and proactive security measures is critical to fostering economic growth, protecting investments, and reassuring commuters and traders in the region.
Community leaders have welcomed the increased surveillance, highlighting that past incidents of armed robbery and vandalism had negatively impacted transport and trade along the corridor.
Authorities confirmed that intelligence-led operations and the deployment of modern monitoring technologies will form part of the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and protect the lives and property of residents.
The Delta State Government also stressed that the security initiatives are proactive measures intended to prevent crime rather than merely react to incidents, signaling a shift toward preventive policing and community engagement.
Officials say that the heightened security measures will remain in place until the infrastructure projects are completed and traffic along the corridor achieves stability, ensuring uninterrupted and safe transit for all users.