Alleged Planned Attack On Lagos: We Are On Top Of The Situation — Police
The Lagos State Police Command says it has put in place adequate security measures to nip in the bud. rumoured attack on the state by bandits.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a press release made available to Eighteen-Eleven Media that, “The Lagos State Police Command is not unmindful of intelligence reports suggesting that Lagos State could be on the radar of some persons planning attacks across the country.”
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi has consequently placed the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) on high alert, alongside all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders, all in a bid to ensure that any possible planned attack was promptly and decisively nipped in the bud.
Hundeyin stated further that the Command was also working closely with sister security agencies to ensure that no person or group of persons succeeded in destabilising the peace and serenity enjoyed by the good people of the state.
To this end, while allaying the fears of Lagosians, the CP assured them that all human, material and operational resources have been fully and optimally deployed across the length and breadth of the state, especially at border towns, towards ensuring there was absolutely no breach of the peace.
“Consequent upon the carefully laid down security plans/strategies, all residents of Lagos State are urged to go about their lawful duties without panic or fear”, the PPRO said, while enjoining members of the public to be vigilant and report suspicious movements and persons to security agencies.
