•Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh
The Lagos State Police Command has described as untrue, reports credited to Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF) that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were arrested in Lagos.
The command in a statement last night, said Boko Haram had neither been sighted nor seen in Lagos State, describing the report as false, malicious, and ill-intended to cause fear and apprehension, reports The Nation.
The statement, which was signed by the Police spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, directed an investigation following the claim.
“Furthermore, in the trailer park communities mentioned, the leaders, operators, and drivers in the indicated places in the report clarified to the police that there were no such elements of Boko Haram seen in those localities.
“The command, notwithstanding, deployed surveillance police detectives, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and other formations of the Force to the mentioned places for the purpose of verification of the claim. No one confirmed the presence of such a group as reported in the report throughout Lagos State,” said the police.
The command urged residents to disregard the article as untrue, adding that it was unfortunate, and should be ignored.
“Members of the public in Lagos State are encouraged by the Commissioner of Police to go about their duties and other means of livelihood without fear or apprehension.
“The media are enjoined not to allow the use of their very esteemed publications to be used to incite fake news, and outright falsehood that can jeopardize the peace and tranquility being enjoyed in Lagos State.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to assure Lagosians of their safety and will not be distracted from ensuring adequate security for all Lagosians and the ultimate protection of life and property in the state.
“Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or call the control room,” the police command added.
