The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayode Aderanti, on Thursday said he had deployed policemen and resources in the Ikotun-Igando area over the alleged threat by robbers to the community.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Aderanti was reacting to a report by ABUJA REPORTERS on a letter purportedly sent by armed robbers to residents around College Bus Stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, that they would attack them.
The report said that robbers had sent a letter to the community, requesting them to prepare for them (robbers) hefty Christmas gifts.
The police boss, however, told NAN that even though the command believed the letter was a rumour, it had deployed its men in the community for “round the clock” surveillance.
“Within the past 24 hours, what we are doing in that area is unprecedented. I have deployed men and resources in that area.
“To me, it is a rumour,” Aderanti said.
He advised the residents to stay calm and go about their daily activities, adding that police surveillance in the area would continue.
Aderanti advised criminals to stay away from Lagos State, stressing that the police would not leave any stone unturned to fight crime.
The CP, however, solicited the support of residents for information to enable the command perform its duties more effectively.
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