The Nigeria Police have tightened security and declared war over the activities of hoodlums and criminal elements popularly known as ‘One Million Boys’ in Lagos State.
P.M.EXPRESS reports as was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana in a statement.
He said that Special Forces were deployed to Igando, Idimu, Ikotun, Agege, Dopemu, Abattoir, Mangoro, Alakuko, and other parts of Lagos State to provide round the clock patrols.
The teams have clear instruction to deal decisively with criminal elements operating under whatever guise in accordance with the law. “The Command will not relent on its efforts in protecting the lives and properties of the citizens and residents. Members of the Public, especially residents of the communities mentioned above, are enjoined to remain calm and support the ongoing efforts of the Police in ridding the state of criminal elements” he said.
Elkana stated that the Command with the support of the good people of Lagos State has dealt a big blow to this criminal gang and several other gangs over the last four months. Over 800 members of the gangs and their leaders were arrested and charged to Court and they are still in correctional centres.
“No criminal gang is capable of unleashing terror on our communities. We are far bigger and stronger than criminal elements” he said
He stated that rumour mongering and spreading of fake news pose a lot of dangers to our collective efforts in crime prevention and control.
He advised that before pressing the forward button or putting that call across, take some time to verify the source of the information. Avoid being a courier or victim of spreading fake news. Together we will continue to keep Lagos safe.
For information or complaints, the Police you can call the following numbers 09010512285, 09010512286, 09010512287 and 09010512288.