Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, on Friday, July 19, ordered a massive show of force in the state.
Areas covered by the operatives were Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, VI, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgroove, Maryland etc.
There have been reports that some Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 10 against the rising cost of living and the economic hardship in the country.
This development has prompted police and other security operatives to be on red alert over the planned nationwide protest.
A statement issued by the police unit said: “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 added that the exercise would be held regularly to keep the men in readiness for action.
