As the yuletide draws near, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in Zone II Abdulmajid Ali has advised youths in Lagos and Ogun states to get approval before holding carnivals or rallies.
He spoke yesterday at the zonal headquarters, Onikan, saying there would be aggressive patrols across states.
Ali, who spoke through the zonal spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the command would deploy policemen before, during and after the festive period to forestall crimes.
He warned that organising carnivals without approval will not be tolerated, urging youths to ensure they operate within the law.
“The command has sent out special teams to see how we can tackle major challenges in the zone, including kidnapping, robbery, land graining and cultism.
“We know the festive period is around the corner and we would not take it lightly with anyone who wants to jeopardise the security arrangement we have on ground.
“We are sending a note of warning that Zone 11 would not be conducive for criminals.
|We are using this opportunity to tell youths to ensure they get approval before holding carnivals. We do not want a situation where they will block roads and extort Nigerians. That’s tantamount to robbery.
“Some of them even drink and have bottles and weapons with them.
“We will prosecute any of them caught for robbery. They must respect and act within the law.
“We urge them, especially fun seekers, to respect the law.
“You are going to see policemen all over the place. Frequent patrols, stop-and-search and other security checks.
“We want Nigerians to respect our men doing their jobs. If they go beyond their bounds, we have rolled out the numbers to call.
“But residents should assist them in their quest to save life and property.”
Source:TheNation
