Lagos Assembly urges security agencies to curb miscreants’ menace on roads
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the Commissioner of Police, Olohunwa Jimoh to work with other security agencies to curb menace of miscreants on roads across the State.
The lawmakers made this resolution during plenary after debating a motion moved by Hon. Babatunde Okanlawon (Kosofe 1) under Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled ” Need To Curb Miscreants Extorting Road Users in Lagos”.
He decried the growing menace of miscreants who harass commuters, snatch belongings, and create fear on Lagos roads in the State.
“There is an urgent need to curb the unlawful activities of these individuals. If left unchecked, they could render the State unsafe,” Okanlawon warned.
Corroborating the motion, Hon. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho II) affirmed that the presence of miscreants has become widespread in the State, citing recent occurrence at Ikotun Roundabout area.
He emphasized the need for security agencies to step up their patrol and surveillance.
In his contribution, Hon. Desmond Elliot (Sururlere 1) stated that critical black spots across Lagos must be closely monitored, urging the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to collaborate with other security outfits in raiding black spots in the State.
Supporting the motion, Hon. Aro Moshood (Ikorodu 2) highlighted how some miscreants pose as helpers during vehicle breakdowns, only to turn around and extort or harass vechicle owners.
In his remarks , Hon. Femi Saheed (Kosofe 2) lauded the supporting given to security agencies by the Lagos state government, urging the security agencies to intensify their efforts in addressing the activities of the miscreants.
Other lawmakers unanimously agreed on the need for heightened security measures to protect residents and commuters. Consequently, the House resolved to call on the Commissioner of Police and Neighborhood Watch to strengthen their operations and curb the activities of miscreants.
