The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the immediate deployment of Conventional Police personnel, the Rapid Response Squad, the Eko Strike Force and other Tactical Squads of the Nigeria Police Force to all strategic locations across the length and breadth of Lagos State.
The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, said: “Special Anti crime prevention teams have also been deployed to the identified black spots, criminal hideouts and other flash points to prevent crimes and criminalities in the throughout the State to build confidence of the people and remove fear of crimes from the mind of all Lagosians and visitors alike to guarantee safety and ensure hitch-free Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebrations during this festive season and beyond.
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police has deployed strike forces of the NPF and tactical squads officers from the Police Mobile Force, Counter-terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Intelligence Department, Anti-bomb squads, and conventional teams across the state, with armoured personnel carriers and other vehicular patrol teams, to strictly focus and provide security and protection at all Eid praying grounds, Mosques and religious facilities, venues of gatherings and celebrations, and other area of recreations to guarantee safety and adequate security and protection of the Muslim faithfuls and other people of opposite religious throughout the State who will be joining our Muslim community in the celebration.”
Hundeyin disclosed that security attention is placed and focused on recreation centres and other public spaces where large gatherings are anticipated.
He added: “These spaces are going to be properly policed to ensure effective crowd control, traffic management and ease of access and movement throughout Lagos State. Additional proactive measures and approaches are being implemented aimed at crimes prevention, prompt detection of criminality in the entire areas of Lagos State.
“These measures will also nip in the bud any other security concerns that may arise. The maintenance of public order before, during, and after the festivities will be our utmost priority for the Command.”
The image manager explains that the Lagos State Police will lead, coordinate and work in good synergy with various other security and safety agencies in the State that are statutorily complementing the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in the internal security of the State, such as the Military, the Paramilitary agencies, the LASTMA and all other departments of the State in ensuring adequate security, safety and protection of all Lagosians and visitors alike during the festivities and beyond.
He further stated: “To achieve the remarkable success of these security arrangements, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has mandated all officers and other personnel of the Command to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism, courtesy and politeness in ensuring that the rights of all citizens are respected.
“They are to be courteous, polite, professional, but firm in carrying out their official duties and other obligations during the period in whatever capacity and wherever they are posted.
“The Commissioner of Police, therefore, wishes to implore all Lagosians to be law-abiding, tolerant, respect and cooperate with their Police Officers in the discharge of these responsibilities.”
The PPRO advised Parents and guardians to prevail on their Children and wards to be law-abiding and resist any attempt to misuse them to disturb the Public peace before, during and after the celebration.
He threatens: “The full weight of the law will be applied on disorderly individuals or groups of miscreants whose actions can constitute disturbance of the peace and violation of the rights of people of the State during the Sallah celebration and beyond.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, further encouraged Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station for immediate response and action. In case of any need, the Lagos State Police Command’s control rooms can be reached via 08063299264 and
- In line with the Command’s determination and commitment to professionalism and accountability, residents are also urged to report any instance of police misconduct and Complaints against Police actions or inactions that violate Citizens Rights can be submitted through the Lagos State Command Complaint Response Unit via the website lagos.npf.gov.ng, WhatsApp at 09111111151, or by phone call at 09111111150.
“Religious and opinion leaders, and Community Elders are hereby implored to also assist the Command to educate their adherents and followers to be peaceful and tolerant and not to be used to disturb the peace and tranquillity currently being enjoyed throughout the State.
“As the joy of the celebrations permeates across the Muslim Communities in the State and beyond, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, on behalf of the entire Officers and other personnel of the Command, gladly join all the Muslim faithful in the State in the Sallah celebration and fervently wishes everyone in the State sustainable peace, love and joy associated with the Holy festival and happy Eid al-Kabir Celebration.”
