The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Imohimi Edgal,
has ordered all police formations under the command to embark on Show of Force,
the exercise will commences today, Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 0600hrs through
1600hrs across the state, reports ITRealms.
Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos State, a Superintendent
of Police (SP) Chike Oti, in a press statement made available to ITRealms, said that the operation is to assure
Lagosians of the readiness of the command to provide adequate security for the
inhabitants of the state throughout the Sallah holiday and beyond.
The Show of Force, among other things, is designed to send a
clear warning to criminal elements that the police, at the forefront of
internal security (I.S) in the state, with the active collaboration of sister
agencies, will give no room for evil and anti-social acts.
Members of the public are advised not to panic when they see
policemen marching through their streets with their security assets as the
operation is not to cause fear or intimidation. Any inconvenience caused by
this operation is not intended.
The CP, therefore, seeks the understanding and cooperation
of Lagosians while the activity lasts.
Ayo Midele/GEE
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