Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has directed all Area commanders, Divisional Police officers and Tactical commanders to thwart any attempt by terrorists to attack the state.
The order came after the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, released intelligence report of plan by terrorist groups, the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP and Boko Haram, to attacks some states in the North-West, North-Central and South-West, including Lagos, Kaduna, Kogi, Katsina and Zamfara states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The report has sent jitters to not a few residents who have called on government to take pro-active measures to thwart the threat.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the commissioner said no persons will be allowed to disrupt the peace of the state.
‘’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,” the PPRO said.
“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, has placed the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) of the Command on high alert alongside all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders, in a bid to ensure that any planned attack is promptly and decisively nipped in the bud.
“The Command is also working closely with other sister security agencies to ensure that no person or group of persons succeeds in destabilising the peace and serenity enjoyed by the good people of Lagos State.’’
Residents of the state have been urged to go about their daily duties as policemen have been dispatched to maintain law and order
‘’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. Lagos residents are equally enjoined to remain very vigilant and report suspicious movements and persons to security agencies,’’ the command said.
