Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday met with security chiefs in the state to review security operations and strengthen measures ahead
of an expected surge in
various forms of activities and engagements in Lagos in the coming months.
The meeting, held at
the State House, Marina, focused on security activities and plans to reinforce
the security apparatus, as the state prepares for an
influx of visitors,
end-of-year festivities and increased political activity.
Sanwo-Olu gave the
assurance that his administration would sustain efforts to prevent criminal
activities and protect lives and property across the state.
Sanwo-Olu said, “We
will not relent on our efforts to ensure that criminals don’t find a place for
their evil activities in our state.”
The meeting comes as
Lagos prepares to host President Bola Tinubu from Tuesday, while several
religious, cultural and social activities are expected to
take place in the state
during the festive period.
The state government
also noted that political activities were beginning to intensify following the
announcement by the Independent National Electoral
Commission on the
commencement of campaigns.
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Those at the meeting
included the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai; Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja,
Brig. Gen. A.O. Owolabi; Commander, Nigerian Navy
Ship Beecroft,
Commodore A. Adams-Aliu; and Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air
Commodore M.A. Imam.
The Executive Secretary
of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan, also attended the
meeting.
Others present were the
Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Secretary to the State Government,
Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; and Attorney-General and
Commissioner for
Justice, Lawal Pedro.
The governor said the
state would continue to work with security agencies to maintain a secure
environment.
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