Christmas: Police beef up security in worship centres

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, has ordered all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Commanders of all Police Operational and combat outfits to ensure water tight security during the Christmas celebrations.

Aderanti noted that this was to ensure that all residents of Lagos State enjoy a peaceful celebration.

Police spokesman, Kenneth Nwosu, said that the CP directed that adequate attention should be paid to house of worships -Churches and Mosques – parks, bus, trains and boats terminals.

He said: “Strategic infrastructures are also to be adequately protected during this period. All Area Commanders and DPOs have been enjoined to ensure visibility policing as a confidence building measure. And the CP wishes the hardworking and fun loving residents of Lagos State a peaceful celebration and prays that the lessons of the season will serve as a turning point for mutual coexistence of residents.”