Lagos Police Commissioner Orders A Clampdown On Cultists In The State

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered a clampdown on cultists and illicit firearms in the state. Owohunwa made this known on Friday at a conference attended by strategic heads in the Lagos Command.

According to the police chief, cultism and the proliferation of unregistered firearms are the major threats to security and peace in the state. He assured the residents of Lagos that the security agency would sustain its efforts to mop up all unregistered guns and check cultists’ activities.

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The conference, which reviewed policing during the general elections in February and March, evaluated performances and highlighted lessons learned. It also discussed the trend of crimes in the metropolis, current strategies, and the experiences of senior officers.

During the conference, Owohunwa noted that Lagos residents expect service and professionalism from the police force, assuring them that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority. However, he acknowledged that the “immediate challenge” facing the force is the increasing threat of violent criminals and cultists.

As a result, he called for strengthened operational strategies.

To address the challenge, Owohunwa announced the deployment of an elitist and well-trained Special Operations Police Unit to locations where cultism is prevalent. Additionally, the eight special units domiciled under the CP’s office would either be decentralized or the personnel attached to divisional and area commands.

He charged all area commanders and divisional police officers to re-invigorate their convoy patrol and intelligence-led operations. He also warned that armchair DPOs or Area Commanders shall not be tolerated, urging them to go out to coordinate operations and supervise their personnel.

“All area commanders and divisional police officers are charged to re-invigorate their convoy patrol, intelligence-led operations.

“Armchair DPOs or Area Commanders shall not be tolerated; go out to coordinate operations and supervise your personnel,” Owohunwa directed.

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Owohunwa assured Lagos residents that the police force would continue to work tirelessly to ensure their safety and security. He called on the public to support the police in their efforts to rid the state of cultism and violent crime.