Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has warned miscreants to stop causing havoc in the state.
The warning came after reports of protests in various states over the scarcity of new naira notes
Makesense Media reports gathered that, In a statement issued on Friday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Commissioner assured residents of the State that the Command would go to any length to maintain law and order in the state.
Owohunwa urged Lagosians to carry out their legal responsibilities without fear of harassment or intimidation now that the Command has restored normalcy.
The statement reads:
CP Idowu has equally warned mischiefmakers to desist from fomenting trouble as anyone found wanting would be severely dealt with in accordance with the law.This warning has become necessary following attempts by some miscreants to take advantage of the CBN cash policy to unleash violence in some parts of the State.All law-abiding Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation as the Command has resorted normalcy and ensured optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing their continued safety and security.”In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police deeply appreciates the good people of Lagos State for always providing prompt and adequate information to the Police. He encourages more of this as he observes that this partnership and trust have helped the Command in no small measure to curb crime and criminality in the state, and in promptly stabilizing the Lagos State security space, it added.
