Eid-el-Kabir: Police discloses security strategy in Lagos

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed a comprehensive security strategy to guarantee the safety of residents and ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the state.

This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh.

The statement noted that the Commissioner has directed the deployment of tactical and conventional police units across strategic locations in the state. 

The move, he said, is aimed at deterring criminal activity and maintaining law and order throughout the holiday period.

The police command also assured the public of its readiness to respond swiftly to any security threat, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

The statement reads, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the immediate deployment of conventional police personnel, the Rapid Response Squad, the Eko Strike Force, and other tactical squads of the Nigeria Police Force to all strategic locations across the length and breadth of Lagos State.

“Special anti-crime prevention teams have also been deployed to identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and other flashpoints to prevent crimes and criminality throughout the state, build public confidence, and dispel the fear of crime from the minds of all Lagosians and visitors alike, to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebration during this festive season and beyond.

“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police has deployed strike forces of the NPF and tactical squad officers from the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Intelligence Department, Anti-Bomb Squad, and conventional teams across the state, with Armoured Personnel Carriers and other vehicular patrol teams, to focus strictly on providing security and protection at all Eid praying grounds, mosques and religious facilities, venues of gatherings and celebrations, and other areas of recreation, in order to ensure the safety and security of Muslim faithful and other non-Muslims who will be joining in the celebrations.

“Additional proactive measures are being implemented to prevent crimes, ensure prompt detection of criminal activity, and address any emerging security concerns across the state.

“The maintenance of public order before, during, and after the festivities remains the utmost priority of the Command. The Lagos State Police will lead, coordinate, and work in close synergy with other security and safety agencies in the state that complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining internal security—such as the military, paramilitary agencies, LASTMA, and other relevant departments of the state—to ensure the safety and protection of all Lagosians and visitors during the festivities and beyond.”