In preparation for a hitch-free Eid-El Kabir celebration, the Lagos State police command says it has deployed adequate human and material resources to fortify security across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, gave the assurance Monday during a security meeting with the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments and Special Squads at the POWA Hall, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA Ikeja.
He said the command had put measures in place to manage possible heavy traffic in and out of the state due to increased movement of people for the celebration and the ongoing massive road rehabilitation in the state.
Odumosu said the command has also taken into consideration the likelihood of hoodlums who might want to leverage on the heavy traffic in the state to attack motorists in traffic.
He said a large number of surveillance motorcycles, Anti Traffic Robbery teams and intelligence apparatuses would be deployed to strategic places, especially areas that are vulnerable to attacks, to monitor the traffic and keep hoodlums at bay.
He, therefore, directed the officers and men of the command to be alive to their duties and ensure provision of adequate security for lives and property of the residents of the state, especially the Muslim faithful and fun seekers during the festive period and beyond.
Odumosu has directed Commanders and Special Squads to embark on continuous and massive raid of identified black spots in their respective areas of responsibility in line with the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force and the international practices.
While admonishing Muslim faithful, fun seekers and residents of the state to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with decorum and moderation, the police chief assured the general public of improved security system in Lagos State.