Ogun State Police Release ‘Long List’ of Commanders Contacts, Netizens React

Ogun State Police Command recently released an updated list of telephone numbers for Police Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers. The release on the official X page of the Ogun State Police Command aimed to provide residents with direct lines to key law enforcement officials.

UPDATED: Telephone numbers of Police Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers in Ogun State Police Command. pic.twitter.com/OCHvEFHQBh

— Ogun State Police Command (@OgunPoliceNG) January 17, 2024

The list includes contacts for Police Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across the state, allowing citizens to reach out for assistance or report incidents promptly.

However, the extensive nature of the list has triggered a wave of reactions from Netizens who are expressing their concerns.

While the initiative was meant to foster improved police-community relations, social media has been buzzing with comments from Netizens expressing scepticism and concern about the length of the contact list. 

Although roaming, I called seven of these numbers just to make sure.

Five rang till eternity, one is switched off. Adaramola Ojo called me a fool because I asked to confirm *if* I was on with him.

Such a genius idea for people in an emergency.
👏👏👏 https://t.co/Bxe2I1uiRM

— A. E. Lawson♟️ (@the_sonoflaw) January 17, 2024

Critics on social media platforms are questioning the necessity of such an extensive list and are calling for clarification on how citizens should effectively utilize the information without causing unnecessary disruptions. Others have expressed worries about the potential for prank calls and misinformation.

Imagine someone in a. Emergency trying to remember 11 digits to call through or if they saved all the numbers thinking of which contact is saved as which. Na to give up to the situation dey shorter

— Justified (@callytwists) January 17, 2024

Some users argue that the sheer number of contacts might be overwhelming and could potentially lead to misuse or abuse of the provided information.

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