The Lagos State Police Command has launched the “Operation Flush” to address the security concerns of residents in the state.
Speaking with the members of the Crime Reporters Association Of Nigeria (CRAN) at their monthly meeting, the Commissioner Of Police Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa addressed the growing security concerns in the state especially on robberies and night time attacks.
He said that barely 24 hours after the launch of the code named operation, about 88 suspects had been arrested and several recovery of arms and hard drugs had been made.
He also noted on the notorious Orile/ Iganmu under bridge axis and said that a permanent deployment of Police officers have been stationed along the road to man and watch out for unscrupulous characters and activities. Other black spots in the state are also being monitored he added.
Speaking on other high crimes in the state especially gender based violence, sexual abuse and family related violence, he said it was regrettable that most of the cases are underreported. However, a gender based facility to house victims and complainants was underway to give shelter to those who had faced such issues. The facility would have about 40 units, a children’s area and a restaurant. A recall centre, phsio- social support unit and a legal unit would also be inclusive. This he said, will encourage more openness and people being willing to report such acts .
The police boss commended the members of CRAN for their security feedbacks and called for a stronger synergy between the association and the command.
In response to the Commissioner Of Police, the president of the association, Olalekan Olabulo expressed the willingness of the association to collaborate always with the force to fight against all forms of crime and also requested for regular briefing on activities of the command.
