The Lagos State Police Command has moved swiftly to restore calm and order in Mushin following recent unrest in the area.
In a decisive response, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has deployed additional tactical units, including Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives and other conventional police teams, to clamp down on criminal elements and reinforce security in Mushin and neighboring communities.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the police chief confirmed that “total normalcy has been restored to Mushin and all other parts of the state”, while assuring Lagosians that there is no cause for panic.
“Residents are encouraged to go about their daily activities without fear. We have taken all necessary steps to secure the affected areas,” CP Jimoh said.
To consolidate the peace efforts, the Area Commander overseeing Mushin has been tasked to hold strategic meetings with the chairmen of the two local government areas covering the region.
The goal, according to Jimoh, is to map out enhanced security strategies and ensure the safety of both residents and traders in the area.
The police also announced ongoing operations to flush out criminal gangs hiding in known black spots, slums, and identified hideouts in and around Mushin.
The command’s spokesperson emphasized that these raids will continue until the area is cleared of all miscreants.
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“The suspects apprehended so far are undergoing thorough investigations and will soon be arraigned in court,” the statement read.
The Commissioner reiterated that the safety of Lagos residents remains a top priority for the force, adding that all officers have been directed to respond swiftly to any distress calls.
Meanwhile, the police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin called on residents to partner with security agencies by sharing timely information that can aid in preventing crime.
“This is a collective effort. The safety of our communities depends on how much we are willing to collaborate and look out for one another,” Hundeyin said.
The police leadership assured that it would continue to review and strengthen its security architecture across the state, especially in vulnerable hotspots.