The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security deployments to schools, worship centres, and other public places across the state to prevent potential breaches, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, announced on Monday.
Speaking during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja, Jimoh reassured residents that Lagos remains safe, adding that the enhanced security measures will continue throughout the ember months and into the New Year.
“We want the general public to know that Lagos is safe and secure. We have made additional deployments to all schools, places of worship, religious centres and other locations frequently visited by people to ensure all worshippers are safe,” he said. “This will continue into the New Year and beyond to ensure the safety of all Lagosians and other Nigerians coming into the state. We don’t have any concern to be worried about; we are beefing up security throughout the state.”
The commissioner also revealed that the command is working to boost the strength and presence of tactical squads across local government areas.
The heightened security measures come amid recent incidents of insecurity in parts of the country, including a series of abductions recorded in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger states.
