LAGOS CP DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL OPERATIVES TO MUSHIN, ASSURES RESIDENTS OF OPTIMUM SECURITY

The Lagos State Police Command has mobilized more police operatives to Mushin in response to feedback and concerns raised by members of the Mushin community regarding the recent incidents of daylight assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and passersby. Reports indicate that the crimes are being committed by teenage miscreants and hoodlums of between ages 14 and 16 years. Following a review of the situation, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, approved the deployment of more Police tactical squads, Police Mobile Force and other tesms of Conventional Police operatives to Mushin and the adjoining areas to checkmate the activities of the miscreants. In addition, the Area Commander covering Mushin has been directed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to meet with the the two local government chairmen covering the entire area, and map out strategies to further strengthen security deployment to ensure optimum security and protection of the residents and traders in the general areas. The Police Public Relations Officer, CPS Benjamin Hundeyin said following the intervention of the police, normalcy has been restored in Mushin and all other parts of Lagos State. He said operatives raided criminal hideouts and identitied black spots in Ishaga, Awolowo and Ojuwoye markets where twenty 23 omiscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and innocent people in Mushin area were arrested. He said the suspects are currently being investigated and they would soon be charged to court, adding that the raids of criminal hideouts, identified black spots and slums where these criminal gangs are hiding will be a continuous operation till further notice. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful businesses and other activities without fear or apprehension