Ritual killings: Lagos police begin new security measure in Ikorodu
…Command orders residents to carry ID cards
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By Olufemi AJAYI (Abeokuta)
NIGERIA: THE Lagos State Police Command has taken new security measure to tackle the menace of ritual killings in Ikorodu and its environs.
The command said that with effect from Tuesday, July 4, 2017, residents of Ikorodu and adjoining communities must possess valid forms of identification.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the State of Excellence, Mr. Olarinde Famous-Cole, explained in a news release
that the new directive was aimed at addressing the menace of rampant ritual killings by hoodlums known as Badoo Cult.
He maintained in the release made available to GatewayMail that the move became necessary due to the series of police line up operations in Ikorodu and its environs.
Famous-Cole said: “The Lagos State Police Command would like to inform members of the public especially residents in Ikorodu and environs, that from henceforth everybody moving around that part of the state, residents, students or workers should always have on them a valid form of identification.”
“This has become important and necessary because of the series of police operations lined up in the area by the Lagos State Police Command led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations,” the police image maker stressed.
Famous-Cole maintained that the command was deeply concerned about the criminal activities in the area which was not only unlawful, but also affecting the integrity of the state.
He explained: “The planned police operations demand residents to carry on them a valid form of identification which will be verified, in order not to be restricted or face apprehension as adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the safety of every Nigerian throughout the state by the police and other security agencies.”
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