Police Beef UP Security at Schools, Worship Centres in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has tightened security in schools, worship centres, and other public places across the state.

The development comes amid a series of abductions recorded recently in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states.

The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, said the deployment of officers to schools, worship centres, and other places is to prevent security breaches.

Jimoh added that the new development would be carried out throughout the ember month into the New Year.

Jimoh made this known while addressing newsmen on Monday at the command headquarters.

“We want the general public to know that Lagos is safe and secure. We have made additional deployments to all schools, places of worship, religious centres, and other locations frequently visited by people to ensure all worshippers are safe. This will continue into the New Year and beyond to ensure the safety of all Lagosians and other Nigerians coming into the state. We don’t have any concern to be worried about; we are beefing up security throughout the state.”

The police boss disclosed that efforts were ongoing to increase the police tactical squad across the local councils in the state.

The police boss also disclosed that newly employed drivers and car wash attendants were behind the new wave of stolen vehicles in the state.