2023: Police Beam Searchlight On Volatile Areas, Sponsors Of Thugs In Lagos

Lagos State Police Command  has beamed its searchlight on volatile areas for political activities and promoters of thuggery.

The state commissioner of police, Abiodun Alabi, revealed this at the presentation of a report of activities of the command from October 2021 to September 2022 at the 16th annual town hall meeting on security with the governor, held on yesterday in Lagos.

At the event organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Alabi said within the period under review,  of the 170 robbery incidents carried out by the hoodlums, 146 were foiled while 21 were successful with 146 suspects arrested in connection with the crime.

He added that 128 among the armed robbery suspects arrested had been charged to court while investigation into the cases involving others is ongoing.

On the forthcoming general elections and his command’s preparation for hitch-free poll, he said, “The electioneering  towards the 2023 general elections has been kicked off. Political campaigns, meetings, rallies, lectures, debates and other allied activities will be on the increase.

“Volatile areas for political activities and promoters of thuggery have been identified and are being closely monitored. The command is using this medium to appeal to all political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to play the game according to the rules.

In his address, Governor  Babajide Sanwo-Olu hinted of different measures being put in place by the state government to guarantee safety of lives and property in the state.

He said the current political activities in the country would not stop his administration from dealing ruthlessly with any person aiding , promoting and instigating violence, crime or any form of unrest.