12,000 policemen to police Lagos on Eid-el-Kabir

The Lagos State Police Command has deployed 12,000 policemen to provide security to Lagosians on Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana on Saturday said the Commissioner of Police had directed the implementation of robust and elaborate security arrangement throughout the state by Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers.

“They are to be on ground to beef up security, carry out massive deployment of Police personnel for visibility patrols, crowd controls, and adequate protection of all Eid praying grounds and other venues of celebrations in their areas of responsibilities.

“Anti-Crime patrols have been deployed along all major roads throughout the state for the protection and safety of travellers, commuters and other road users during the period and beyond. They are under strict instructions to be civil, polite, compassionate and firm in carryout their duties,” Elkana said.

According to Elkana, intense surveillance/intelligence gathering would be maintained, while special deployment and stop and search duties would be emplaced at all flash/vulnerable points.

The Command employed members of the public, most especially travellers and other roads users to cooperate with Police personnel deployed on stop and search duties.

“Parents are advised to monitor the movements and activities of their children. Youths are warned against engaging in any act of violence.

“Members of the Public are enjoins to be security conscious, vigilant and report any incident or happening observed in their locality to the nearest Police station. In case of emergency, the Command can be reached through the following numbers: 08063299264, 08065154338, 08060357795, 09053872208, 08127155071,” he said.