Top 10 Best Security Companies In Nigeria (2024)

In this article, we take a look at the top 10 best security companies in Nigeria 2024. These private establishments which are among the most popular when comparing them with many others in the federation were set up to assist the various government security agencies in the country to fight crime and safeguard lives and properties.

In order to check the increasing crime rate in many parts of Nigeria, it has become imperative for some well meaning citizens to set up private security guard companies, approved by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in order to help supply security details to people both at their homes or in their office environment so as to have the upper hand in the fight against lawlessness.

These establishments have become some of the most trusted over the years as many people have grown to truly rely on them. Without wasting much time, let us look at the most reputable security companies in Nigeria today and the services they render as well as their contact details.

TOP 10 BEST SECURITY COMPANIES IN NIGERIA 2024 

Below are the 10 best private security companies in Nigeria this 2024:

SYNERGY GUARDS NIGERIA LIMITED

This company is one of the leading security companies in the country presently and it is a subsidiary of its parent company of the same name, Synergy Guards located in the United Kingdom. They are known to deliver quality services to their clients and their security personnel are very well trained and licensed.

Synergy Guards Nigeria provides security detail to government agencies and parastatals, educational institutions and private institutions as well as private property (homes). Their security personnel are equipped with high quality, technologically advanced gadgets in order to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.

Their services include:

• Emergency and firefighting response services
• Protocol and Escort Services
• Mobile Patrol
• Key Holding and Alarm Response
• Security training
• CCTV Systems Supply, Installation and Remote Monitoring
• Event Security
• Supply of Security Equipment, etc.

Synergy Guards Nigeria Limited is located at Opic Plaza, Suite 003, Adjoining Sheraton Hotel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos State. Other office addresses as well as their emails and phone numbers include the following:

Ikoyi Lagos Office Address:
11, Raymond Njoku Street,
Ikoyi,
Lagos State

Abuja Office Address:
4, Umuahia Close,
Off Anyaoku,
Area 11, Garki,
Abuja.

Telephone Numbers:
+234 1454 3084
+234 8037 489116
+234 9022 967001

Email Addresses:
info@synergyguardsnigeria.com
admin@synergyguardsnigeria.com.

ASA SECURITY

ASA Security is a top security company in the country. They are experts in the fields of special protection, consulting, and instructing. This company was established in order to meet the demand for professional security knowledge and capabilities for the industrial, private and government sectors.

They employ the use of a wide range of the most advanced security systems, teams of high-standard professional guards, the latest methods, technological equipment and knowledge in checking crime. ASA Security is being consulted by Israeli ex-military high-ranked officers who built their experience and security knowledge during years of rigorous army training, and who completed years of service in the Israeli Government VIP Protection Unit.

Due to their popularity among the Nigerian elite, ASA Security provides services to government agencies and influential people in the country. Some of their security services rendered include the following:

• Manned Guards
• Stationary Panic Buttons
• Vehicle Escorts
• Residential Security
• Business Security
• Industrial and Shopping Centre Security
• Seaport and Airport Security
• Safety doors
• Personal SOS Locator
• Project Management

They are located at 57A, Fatai Arobieke Street, Lekki Phase One, Lagos State. Their telephone number and email address are +2348056897222 and info@security-asa.com respectively.

MCDON SECURITY LIMITED

McDon Security Limited is located in Lagos State, with branch offices in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Asaba.  This security company specializes in security logistics consultancy, training services, technical security and outsourcing services.

This company is one of the most popular sevurity companies in Nigeria that are known for providing top security systems, some of which include the following:

• Alarm systems
• Access control turnstiles
• Personal protective devices
• CCTV Systems, etc.

MANTRA PROTECTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED (MPSL)

Mantra Protection Solutions Limited (MPSL), a dynamic, potent force in the field of security provision, was founded by two industry professionals with a combined expertise of over 60 years in security management.

This top security company in Nigeria, which is fully incorporated in both Nigeria and the UK, is uniquely prepared to deal with top commercial operations across the whole nation due to their innate grasp of “everyday” security risk management inside the difficult, highly heated Nigerian business climate.

MPSL offers a wide range of services, backed by their solid network of connections in the security industry and business, as well as an in-field advising staff. Mantra has been recognized as a provider of specialized security services for the Africa Market Entry Team on the “Overseas Referral Network” of the UK Government’s Department of International Trade since December 2021.

Their security solutions include the following:

• Risk Analysis
• Manned Guarding
• VIP Protection
• Armed Escort
• Technical Security
• Alarm Monitoring
• Aviation Security, and
• Private Investigations.

MPSL operates offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Uyo, and London to better serve you. For more information about this leading security company in Nigeria, the contact details of their main office are given below:

Lagos Office:
Mantra Protection Solutions Limited
4B, Prince Adelowo Adedeji Street
Lekki Phase 1
Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel/WhatsApp: +234 (0)902 444 4550
Email: info@mantraoperations.com
Website: https://www.mantraoperations.com/

Akwa Ibom Office:
Mantra Protection Solutions Limited
Block 65, John Ebiye Estate,
Udoudoma Avenue, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

TECHNOCRIME SECURITY NIGERIA LIMITED

Technocrime are a top security outfit in the country licenced by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). They are into the delivery of security services to individuals and corporate bodies all over the country. This security company trains and deploys security personnel in accordance with mutually agreed terms, and in compliance with the stipulations of the Private Guard Companies Decree N0.33 of 1986.

Their head office is located at 10, Tony Azuya Close, off Platinum Road, Igbokusu-Jakande First Gate, Lekki Expressway, Lagos and their official telephone numbers are 070073287489, 090777777015, 080739577777 08100022222 and 08083336666.

KINGS GUARDS NIGERIA LIMITED

Kings Guards Nigeria Limited is a private security services  company that was established in 1992 and since inception, they have continued to offer quality and total security services to their many clients spread across the length and breath of the country. Their services include:

• Personal Protection
• Special Investigation
• Access Control Systems, and
• Escort Services.

Their high security services include the following:

• Mobile Guarding
• Remote Guarding
• Electronic Security
• Integrated Guarding
• Fire and Safety Services
• On-site Guarding

Kings Guard Nigeria Limited is located at KM 10, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Near Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos State. Their email and phone number are kingsguards@kingsguards.com and +23413426900 respectively.

DAMOG NIGERIA LIMITED

Damog Nigeria Limited is a leading security company in Nigeria that was established in 1994. They currently operate offices in major capital cities of the country such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Uyo, Maiduguri, Akure, Jos, Ado- Ekiti to mention but a few, with plans to open more branches in many other other cities in the country.

Their security services include include the following:

• VIP Protection
• Asset and Business Protection
• Residential Protection
• Concierge Security
• Security Training Consultancy
• Security Equipment Sales and Installation
• Background Screening, and
• Event Security Management Services.

Their head office is located at 111 Iju Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos State and their email is info@damognigeria.com. The company’s contact numbers are  +2348023516169 and +2348034025760, and they are open on weekdays (Mondays – Fridays) from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

HALOGEN GROUP

Halogen Group was formerly known as Halogen Security Company Limited. It was established in 1992 and it is one of the most popular private security companies in Nigeria presently. When it comes to excellent se urity services, Halogen is up there with the very best as since inception, they have consistently delivered excellence and this they continue to do effortlessly to this day.

Halogen Group comprises of six (6) operating companies; Armada Halogen, Avert Halogen, Avant Halogen, Academy Halogen, ArmourX Halogen and PS Halogen which all interact to ensure that their clients are given the best security services anyone could ask for. Their head office is located at 19B, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos and their telephone numbers are +23413429012, 13429021, 8081602646 and 0700HALOGEN. The group’s email address is info@halogen-group.com.

PROTON SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED

Another leading security establishment in the country is Proton Security Services Limited. The company operates from 10, Jibowu Street, Yaba, Lagos, with branches in Nigeria’s 36 States. Their contact numbers include: +2348108674078 (Guards Welfare), for enquiries, call +2348032023600, +2348172005516; while their email is info@protonsecurity.com.

Security services offered at Proton include the following:

• Guards service
• Armed escorts/VIP protection
• Electronic security
• Dog services
• Training
• Risk management
• Electronic queue management
• Vehicle tracking
• Digital Display System
• Consulting, and
• Investigation.

EYESPY SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED

Eyespy Security Services Limited is located at 1, Mabinuori Dawodu Street, Gbagada Phase 1, Gbagada, Lagos State and they have been proactive in rendering security services in the country over the years. They specialize in event bouncer services and security guard services in the country and they are one of the best at what they do.

ASHAKA SECURITY COMPANY

Ashaka Security Company (ASCO) is one of the oldest in the business. They have been in around since 1985 and are located in Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu, Ibadan many other major cities in the country, with the company’s headquarters situated at 39A, Festac Link Road, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. Some of their services include:

• Supply and Installation of Security Systems
• Provision of Security Coverage for Social Events and Large Gathering
• Provision of Trained Dogs and Trained Dog Handlers
• Executive Protection and Armed Police Escorts, etc.

Their email and telephone number are info@ashakasecurity.com and +2348092366841 respectively.

LATINS SECURITY LIMITED

Latins Security Nigeria Limited is among the best security companies in Nigeria presently. The establishment is affiliated to Latins Security, UK and their services are really impressive. The company has been in existence in the UK since 1996 and through hard work, they expanded and birthed the Nigerian branch in 2006.

The headquarters of the Nigerian branch of this private security establishment is located at 60A, Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja and their email and phone number are as follows: latins@latinsecurity.ng and 07052888999. You can also reach them on Whatsapp via 09060006632.

Their contact details for other branches across the country include the following:

Lagos Office Address:
Plot 111, Mike Inegbese Close,
Victoria Island,
Lagos
Telephone Number: 07054392226.

Port Harcourt Office Address:
19/23 St Andrews Street,
Rumuobiokani,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Telephone Number: 090524433026

Kaduna Office Address:
Suite 12,SAB-R Plaza,
Kachia Road,
Kaduna,
Kaduna State.
Telephone Number: 09052443042.

Latins Security Nigeria Limited offers total security solutions ranging from manned guards to security gadgets/equipment, installations, etc. Some of their clients include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria, to mention but a few.