Police Intensify Patrols And Surveillance In Lagos State, Dispels Rumour

PRESS RELEASE

Police intensify patrols and surveillance in Lagos State, dispels rumour

Attention
of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the
rounds on the internet to the effect that a group of boys popularly
called the ‘Area boys’ are attacking Igbo traders at Oshodi, preventing
them from opening their shops.

The Command wishes to debunk the rumour in its entirety as nothing could be further from the truth.

Although
the Command received ditress calls from concerned Nigerians whose
apprehensions were understandably heightened by disturbing rumours
emanating from some social media platforms, the Command swiftly and
massively deployed its personnel drawn from various units to Oshodi and
environs to assuage the feelings of residents and further assure
Lagosians of its readiness to decisively deal with any person or group
of persons who attempts to breach the public peace.

The
Commisioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, commended Lagosians
for conducting themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner during the
last Saturday Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The Police
with support of other Sister security agencies worked round the clock to
ensure that the process was generally peaceful.

In order to
sustain the peaceful atmosphere, the Command will maintain a high level
of Police presence in all parts of the state with emphasis on crime
prone areas.

Those celebrating should do that with modesty while
those unhappy with the results have the privilege of adhering with laid
down procedures of addressing their grievances as provided by the
Electoral Act in the Tribunal. The Command has made adequate
arrangements to secure the venues of the Election Tribunals in the
State.

The Command however, warns criminally minded people and
disgruntled elements to steer clear of the state or be prepared to
contend with security forces in the state.

CSP Chike Oti
Police Public Relations Officer
Lagos State