Igbo, others safe in Lagos – Police

Lagos State Police Commissioner Zubairu Muazu yesterday reassured all residents of the state of safety before, during and after the coming gubernatorial and state assembly elections.

Zubairu, at a press conference, said no ethnic group or tribe was under any threat in the state.

“One serious issue the command is contending with now is the menace of fake news circulated on the social media on a plan attack on Igbo traders in Lagos, especially in Oshodi and other prominent markets by hoodlums.

“The command did not only debunk such rumours, but took practical steps to reassure the Igbo communities and all other residents of Lagos State of their safety. We made massive deployments of our special force to streets and markets as well as vulnerable areas.

“We equally arranged town hall meetings over the last few days. Yesterday (Wednesday), we met with Igbo trading community led by Eze Ndi Igbo of Oshodi, Hausa Community and Yoruba Community and others.

“Let me reemphasise that Lagos State is peaceful and Lagosians are peace-loving people. There is no tribe or community under threat in any part of the state. Our patrol and surveillance are intensified. We have reviewed and redoubled our strategies to ensure a peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial and state House of Assembly elections come March 9.

Meanwhile, the CP disclosed yesterday that 38 “social miscreants” had been arrested for their alleged involvement in the fracas that occurred Wednesday at Okokomaiko area.of Ojo, Lagos.