By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Ogun State Command, has decorated Alhaji Azeez IstyJabarr as its Grand Patron for Ogun and Lagos States in recognition of his contributions to community security and the growth of the organisation.The decoration ceremony, held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at his office and residence, was led by the Ogun State Commander of VGN, Commander Isola Shola Dayo, popularly known as Agbon.

The event featured the formal presentation of his appointment letter and rank, acknowledging his invaluable support, commitment to grassroots security initiatives and contributions to the development of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.Commander Dayo conducted the decoration alongside members of the Ogun State Command Executive Council, the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Commander and other officers of the organisation.

Speaking after his decoration, IstyJabarr expressed appreciation to the leadership of the VGN Ogun State Command for the confidence reposed in him, describing the appointment as an honour and a call to greater service.He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting community-based security initiatives and strengthening the operational effectiveness of VGN across the South-West region.

The new appointment is expected to deepen community engagement, foster strategic partnerships and enhance the organisation’s capacity to contribute to the protection of lives and property.The VGN Ogun State Command congratulated IstyJabarr on his appointment, expressing confidence that his leadership, support and experience would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and its efforts to promote a safer society.