The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered plans by some groups of persons to take advantage of the new Naira notes scarcity to unleash violence in some parts of the State.
In a statement obtained by ROTAMediaNews, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command stated that: “The Command hereby warns these groups to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.
Lagos State residents and visitors are enjoined not to panic as the Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, embark on confidence-building patrols across the Lagos metropolis.
In the meantime, all law-abiding Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation as the Command has ensured optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing their safety and security.
