The Delta State Government has announced plans to prosecute business owners and operators who fail to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at their premises as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state.
The proposed enforcement measure is aimed at improving security surveillance, supporting crime prevention and assisting security agencies in identifying suspects and investigating criminal activities.
Under the directive, businesses are expected to install functional CCTV systems to help monitor activities within and around their premises.
The government’s move is expected to encourage greater compliance with security measures and improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to respond to security threats.
Business owners who fail to comply with the directive could face prosecution in line with the applicable state regulations.
The development highlights the state government’s renewed focus on using surveillance technology to tackle insecurity and protect residents and businesses.
What You Should Know
The warning was issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General of the Delta State Ministry of Justice, during the 2027 budget bilateral discussions in Asaba.
The CCTV requirement is not a new law. It is based on an existing law that came into effect on July 28, 2020. The regulation covers shopping malls, eateries, cinemas, supermarkets, petrol stations, hotels, offices, worship centres and schools.
Under the existing provisions, defaulters could face up to two years’ imprisonment, a ₦500,000 fine and the sealing of their premises upon conviction.
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