Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has advised citizens to disregard claims of an impending attack on Lagos and assured them that precautions have been taken to better protect people and property in the state.
Sanwo-Olu provided the assurance on Friday night after a security meeting with security personnel from the Nigerian Police, Navy, Army, Customs, and Civil Defense, among others. He was speaking to reporters at the State House in Marina.
The governor asked residents to maintain their composure and carry on with their regular activities despite having heard news reports on social media about an impending attack on Lagos.
According to Sanwo-Olu; “In the last couple of days or weeks, there have been a lot of social media news and information about the threat of impending attacks on Lagos. I’ve had on a daily basis security communication with my security operatives.
“I want to assure our citizens that we are on top of the matter. We felt there is a need to have this important extended security meeting.
“At the meeting, we received a comprehensive report on what the current security situations in the state are.
“We have come up with strategies and interventions but I want to assure our people that our security men are alive to their responsibility to ensure the security in the state is not compromised.
“Our advice to our citizens is to be law abiding and go about their lawful duties and to say something if they see something.
“Security is the duty of all. They should utilise all the security communication that is available.
“We want to assure you we are not unaware of all the concerns that have gone round. The security operatives have given all the assurances to continue to make Lagos safe for all.”
