We’ll Keep Making Lagos State Hot For Phone Thieves – Police

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade has come out to order increased patrols as part of its effort to stop the rise in phone theft in the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade has warned that Divisional Police Officers in whose area of responsibility such an incident occurs again would be severely sanctioned, so they must all be at alert.

He added that the command remains unrelenting in its resolve and determination to make the public space hot for criminal elements.

His words, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has received with concern reports that young men in certain parts of Lagos State seize passersby’s phones to extort them despite the sustained raids being carried out by officers and men of the command.

CP Fayoade has, therefore, directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers especially in identified areas to redouble security architecture and enhance their neighbourhood and foot patrol within their areas of responsibility to tackle this emerging menace.

He gave this charge during an early morning meeting with all Area/Squadron/Tactical Commanders and DPOs on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The CP has further warned that any officer in whose AOR such an incident occurs again would be severely sanctioned, assuring that the command remains unrelenting in its resolve and determination to continue to stamp out, and make the public space hot for criminal elements.”

WOW.