Lagos command focuses on churches, celebration venues, others to ensure Easter security

The Lagos State Police Command said the Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh had ordered the immediate deployment of massive police personnel with logistics throughout the state to ensure adequate security, safety and peaceful Easter celebration.

Spokesperson of the Lagos State Command Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “CP deployed personnel to all strategic locations across the length and breadth of the state including the identified black spots and flash points to prevent crime and criminality.

“This is done to remove fear of crimes from the minds of all residents and visitors alike and ensure hitch-free Easter celebration this year and beyond.

“The command will also focus on all churches, venues of celebrations and other areas of recreation so as to guarantee safety and maximum protection of the Christian faithful and other religious people who will be joining the Christian community in the celebration.

“Particular security attention will be placed and focused on recreation centres and other public spaces where large gatherings are anticipated. These spaces are going to be properly policed.”

Hundeyin advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used to cause any disturbance of the peace and tranquility currently being enjoyed throughout the state.

According to him, CP Jimoh and personnel of the command join all the Christian faithful in the celebration and fervently wish them sustainable peace, love and joy associated with the Holy ceremony and Happy Easter.