The Lagos State Police Command has directed officers to intensify security operations along the Mile 12–Ketu axis after some young men allegedly robbed and attacked motorists.
First Daily correspondent on Monday, February 16, reported that a group of armed men stormed the Mile 12 area of the state and started robbing residents, passerbys and vehicles.
According to our correspondent, the suspects, believed to be teenagers between the ages of 18 and 20, in the early hours of Monday were seen forcefully robbing people.
Victims who show any sign of resistance were reportedly attacked.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the attack in an X post stating that the Commissioner of Police had ordered immediate action to strengthen security in the area.
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She stated, “The Commissioner of Police has directed the Area Commander, the DPO, and the Tactical Team responsible for the area to step up efforts in securing their jurisdiction and preventing further incidents.”
Adeebisi also urged residents and motorists to promptly report suspicious activities or emergencies through its dedicated helplines.
She also advised members of the public to make use of the following numbers below (07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929) whenever such incidents occur to enable a swift response by security personnel.