The Lagos State Police Command has read riot act to those planning to take advantage of scarcity of the new naira note to cause mayhem.
Spokesperson of the command Benjamin Hundeyin in a Twitter thread said the command in conjunction with other security agencies will embark on confidence-building patrols across the Lagos metropolis.
The thread reads in parts;
“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.”
“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.”
The PunchMetro had reported that the scarcity of the New naira note had sparked violence in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital resulting in loss of lives and properties.
Flowing from this development, Security operatives have been on the alert across states to forestall breakdown of law and other.
