‘We’re fully prepared to deal with trouble makers in Lagos’, Police warn
Lagos CP Olanrewaju speaking at the eveny
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Ayorinde Oluokun
The Police have assured that they are fully prepared to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with trouble makers in accordance with the law ahead of the planned October 1 nationwide protest
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola gave the assurance at a meeting with traditional rulers, religious/youth/market leaders, media influencers and other opinion moulders at the POWA Hall of the Command Headquarters, Ikeja Lagos on Friday, spokesperson of the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin said in a statement.
The meeting was convened to address security concerns within the state following recent agitations and clamour for a nationwide protest.
The meeting also provided the opportunity for Lagosians to ventilate their concerns, point out areas of security concern and recommend strategies that would help curb any form of violence within the state.
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Stakeholders at the meeting with the Lagos police Commissioner
Speaking at the meeting, CP Olanrewaju said influential Nigerians have the responsibility to set an example and speak out against any form of violence or aggression.
He said such speaking out would help ensure that peace is maintained by all and sundry.
The Lagos Police Commissioner also charged stakeholders in Lagos to eschew violence and preach peace, tolerance and rule of law to their teeming followers.
He reiterated that the police the Command is fully prepared to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with trouble makers in accordance with the law.
Some attendees at the stakeholders meeting include: Prof. Ishaq Akintola (Executive Director, Muslim Rights Concern), Comrade Funmi Sesi (Chairperson NLC Lagos), Comrade Alimi Lekan Idris (Chairman NANS Lagos), Comrade Abiodun Aladetan (Secretary TUC Lagos), Alhaji Shittu Shola Ganiyu (Vice Chairman NURTW Lagos), Eze Uche Dimgba, Mrs Abimbola Jinadu (representing Iyaloja General), Alhaji Musa Mohammed Dogon Kadai (Seriki Hausawa of Agege) amongst others.
