The Lagos State Police Command has put robust security measures in place to ensure a peaceful and secure Christmas and New Year celebration across the state.
In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered the massive deployment of police personnel to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the festive period.
According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the deployment includes conventional police officers, tactical units and intelligence operatives for close monitoring of individuals or groups whose activities could threaten public peace. Marine police officers have also been deployed to intensify patrols and surveillance on waterways to prevent criminal infiltration, while special squads have been strategically positioned across the state to forestall security breaches.
Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and heads of tactical units have been directed to intensify patrols, ensure visible policing and maintain round-the-clock surveillance across all parts of Lagos State. Deployed officers have been charged to remain professional, courteous and firm in the discharge of their duties.
To ease traffic congestion and ensure the free flow of vehicles during the festive rush, over 5,000 police personnel have been deployed for traffic management across major highways, inner roads and identified traffic-prone areas.
As part of efforts to curb the upsurge in fatal road accidents during the festive season, CP Jimoh held a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, alongside heads and representatives of other security and safety agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Controller of Works. The meeting focused on sustainable measures to reduce road accidents and enhance public safety.
Additionally, joint police teams comprising conventional officers, tactical squads, SMART operatives and intelligence units have been deployed across the state to clamp down on traffic robbers, miscreants, hoodlums and other criminal elements. Special attention is also being given to the security of places of worship, recreational centres, nightclubs, markets, motor parks and other public places expected to witness increased human traffic during the celebrations.
CP Jimoh assured residents and visitors of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the festive season and beyond. He urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and vigilant and to promptly report suspicious movements or incidents to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264 and 08039344870.
The Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its resolve to ensure a safe, peaceful and crime-free celebration for all residents.
