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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, on Friday, July 19, commanded a significant ‘show of force’ operation across the state.
The operation covered areas including Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, Victoria Island, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgrove, and Maryland.
Naija News reports that this heightened security presence comes amid reports that various Nigerian groups are planning a nationwide protest from August 1 to 10 in response to the escalating cost of living and economic hardships.
In anticipation of these protests, police and other security agencies are on high alert.
The exercise, led by the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye, followed directives from CP Adegoke Fayoade.
During the operation, CSP Jejeloye addressed his team, emphasizing that the convoy patrol aimed to enhance police visibility and ensure officers remain alert for emergencies.
A police unit statement read: “Today, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in conjunction with Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) embarked on a convoy patrol of some areas in the metropolis to reassure Lagosians of the safety of their lives and property.
“The exercise, which was in line with the directives of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, was led by the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye.
“Areas covered by the team were Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, VI, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgroove, Maryland etc.
“CSP Jejeloye while addressing the men noted that the convoy patrol was meant to promote visibility policing and to keep the men at alert for emergencies.”
He noted that such exercises would be conducted regularly to maintain readiness for action.
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