Taiwo Jimoh
The Assistant-Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in
charge of Zone 2, Police Command, Shehu Lawal, yesterday declared that the
police were battle ready for herdsmen in Lagos and Ogun states.
Lawal disclosed this while parading some suspects at
the Zone-2 headquarters. He disclosed that activities of herdsmen had become a serious
concern to everyone.
Lawal said: “There is no place for criminals or
herdsmen in Lagos and Ogun states.
Operation Puff Adder will check all forms
of criminality in the zone. Indeed, some suspects were recently arrested in
Imeko area of Ogun.
He said: “I’m sending warning to herdsmen who want
to commit any crime in Lagos and Ogun states to relocate. We’re battle ready
for them. We urge members of the public to give us information in time of
crisis. The Puff Adder, which was recently launched by both Lagos and Ogun state
commands is aimed at fighting
violent crimes, including the
menace of herdsmen /farmers crises,
kidnapping, armed robbery,
cultism, banditry, land grabbers, rape, among others.”
According to the AIG, in order to avoid breakdown of
laws and order, a visible patrol team has been deployed to the Lagos / Shagamu
interchange, especially along the Kara long bridge, which was claimed to be
notorious for armed robbery.
Lawal, however, assured residents of Lagos and Ogun state
of adequate security during the Sallah holidays and after. Speaking on negative
stories in the social media, the AIG appealed to members of the public to
verify stories before posting or
sharing. He noted that false information could cause bigger crisis if not
properly managed.
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