Terror alert: Lagos police commissioner holds security meeting with Area Commanders

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi, is holding a security meeting with all Area, Squadron and Tactical Commanders in the state in view of recdnt disclosures of plans by terrorists to launch an attack in the state.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin made this known via a tweet on Monday.

Hundeyin, who also shared photos from the meeting, noted that the security and safety of all Lagos State residents remained a top priority for the police.

He also urged Lagosians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.

“ONGOING: CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc meeting with all Area, Squadron and Tactical Commanders in Lagos State. The security and safety of all residents of Lagos State remain a top priority.

“We call on Lagosians to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to security agencies,” Hundeyin tweeted.

The police commissioner had on Sunday assured Lagosians of adequate security following reports which suggested that the state is on the radar of some persons planning attacks across the country.

He said: “The command is also working closely with sister security agencies to ensure that no person or group of persons succeeds in destabilising the peace and serenity enjoyed by the good people of Lagos State.

“I want to use this medium to allay the fears of Lagosians and assure them that all human, material, and operational resources have been fully and optimally deployed across the length and breadth of the state, especially at border towns, towards ensuring there is absolutely no breach of the peace.”