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| Photo credit — Lagos State Governor “Babajide Sanwo-Olu & The Security Council” |
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday convened a high-level security council meeting at the State House, Marina, to review security arrangements ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state and the expected surge in activities during the end-of-year period.
The meeting was confirmed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. According to the statement, the governor received detailed briefings from security chiefs on current operations and plans to strengthen safety across Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu assured residents and visitors that the state government remains committed to preventing criminal activities and protecting lives and property. He emphasized that security agencies would continue to work diligently to stop criminals from operating freely in the state.
Omotoso noted that Lagos will host President Tinubu starting Tuesday, with several official activities planned during the visit. The state is also preparing for the traditional increase in movement and gatherings during the Yuletide season, including religious and cultural events.
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In addition, political activities are expected to intensify following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent announcement that campaigning can begin ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key participants at the meeting included:
• Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai
• Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Brigadier General A.O. Owolabi
• Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu
• Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore M.A. Imam
• Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Ayodele Ogunsan
The security review comes at a time when Lagos is preparing for a combination of high-profile events: the President’s visit, the festive season, and rising political, religious, and cultural activities. Authorities say these coordinated efforts are aimed at ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for both residents and visitors.
Samuel O. Sulaimon is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Naijapiz. He covers News, Sports, Finance, Faiths, Education, Technology.
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