Ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, commissioner of police in Lagos sate, Kayode Aderanti, on Friday, October 3, 2014 ordered all area commanders, divisional police officers and commanders of all operational and combat units to keep an eagles eye on activities during the celebrations to ensure there was no breakdown of law and order.
Speaking through the Lagos state police public relations officer, Kenneth Nwosu, the commissioner directed that all places of worship, recreational parks, bus, train and boat terminals be given special attention
He said: “Strategic infrastructures are also to be adequately protected during this period. All Area Commanders and DPOs have been enjoined to ensure visibility policing as a confidence-building measure.
“The CP wishes the hardworking and fun loving residents of Lagos State a peaceful celebration and prays that the lessons of the season will serve as a turning point for mutual coexistence of residents of the centre of excellence.”
