…Injects 20 New Operational Vehicles To RRS Fleet Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented cheques totaling N55 million to the families of security officers who lost their lives in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu after an ambush unleashed on them by militants. The families of four police officers that died during the […]
Police Demolish Criminal Hideouts In Ishawo Creeks
Security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the riverine area of the Ishawo Community in Ikorodu area of the State on Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties within the creeks where criminal elements hibernate to perpetrate their nefarious activities. The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni who briefed journalists […]
Adopt Synergy Among Security Agencies In Lagos, DIG Urges States
…Warns Criminals To Stay Away From State Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Southwest Geo-political zone, Foluso Adebanjo on Wednesday commended the security arrangement in Lagos State, urging other States to adopt the synergy among security agencies in the State. Addressing journalists at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja shortly after a courtesy visit […]
Lagos State Government Moves To Stem Suicide Attempts, Provides Helplines
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern on the growing incidences of suicide attempts and as such has promised to educate members of the public on suicide and common causes with a view to stemming the spate of suicides and suicidal attempts recorded in the State in the past few weeks. The State Commissioner for […]
Ishawo Killings: Lagos Commiserates With Police, Families, Vows To Go After Militants
…Reiterates Why Illegal Shanties Must Go The Lagos State Government on Sunday commiserated with the families of four Police Officers and one Army Captain that lost their lives in Ishawo area of Ikorodu after an ambush unleashed on them by militants. The gallant officers were killed after successfully rescuing kidnapped victims kept in the riverine […]
Safety Of Lagosians Now Non-Negotiable
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, with a pledge that the security of lives and property in the State is now non-negotiable. A total of 177 Salon Cars and Vehicles equipped with necessary communication gadgets, 377 motorcycles, 377 helmets, 4,000 bicycles, metal detectors for ensuring that […]
Address Delivered At The Formal Presentation Of The Neighbourhood Safety Corps
Today’s formal presentation of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps is a giant step towards enhancing security all over our dear State and a vital part of our continuing security and justice sector reforms. I thank the Speaker and members of the Lagos House of Assembly for their exemplary work on the law that set up this […]
Lagos Begins Data Gathering On Criminal Suspects
The Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the process of building up data on criminal suspects to aid in gathering important intelligence that would eventually assist in tracing defendants and providing accurate Bio-data to the Courts during prosecution of criminal cases. Speaking while handing over 750,000 criminal suspect forms to the Lagos State Police Command, […]
Lagos State Government To Deploy Drone Made By LASPOTECH For Aerial Surveillance
…Approves New Auditorium, Administrative Block, Sports Complex For Institution Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the State Government would deploy drone made by the staff and students of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) to effectively carry out aerial security surveillance across the State. Speaking at the 25th Convocation Ceremony of the institution held […]
Lagos State Government Beefs Up Security In Epe, Assures Farmers Of Safety
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday assured farmers in the State especially in Epe axis of adequate measures to protect them against incessant kidnappings, just as it vowed to pursue vigorously and sustain the renewed enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada plying restricted routes. Rising from the monthly Security Council Meeting […]