The Lagos State Police Command has issued a warning to mischief makers who have the intention to take advantage of the scarcity of new Naira notes to “unleash violence” in some regions of the state.
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In a statement signed by the Lagos State Police Command, Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, “residents are enjoined not to panic as the Police” has embarked on “confidence-building patrol” all over the city of Lagos.
The Statement:
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered plans by some groups of persons to take advantage of the new Naira notes scarcity to unleash violence in some parts of the State.
The Command hereby warns these groups to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.
Lagos State residents and visitors are enjoined not to panic as the Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, embark on confidence-building patrols across the Lagos metropolis.
In the meantime, all law-abiding Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation as the Command has ensured optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing their safety and security.
SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
FEBRUARY 06, 2023.
