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Nigeria Police Debunks Kidnapping Claims on Gbagada Motorway

Ogbowu Helen Okechukwu
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The Lagos State Police Command has debunked a viral advisory circulating on social media on the increase of kidnapping along the Gbagada Motorway in Lagos State.

Lagos State Police Command, shared via their X handle, formerly known as Twitter on Monday, said the viral claim that has been circulating about security alerts in the state was false:

The Command hereby states unequivocally that the claim such as security alert was issued by the Lagos State Police Command is false,

Notwithstanding, the command is not unmindful of the concerns raised in the alert.

Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered an immediate review of the security architecture of the entire area by affected Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Area Commanders in a bid to forestall such an occurrence.

The improved security architecture will be regularly reviewed and optimised to ensure absolute security for road users, residents of the area, and the entire people of Lagos State,” Fayoade added.


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Fayoade urged Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation.

However, he said that Lagosians are charged with the responsibility to be security conscious and report any suspicious happenings around them to the nearest police station or call the Lagos State Police Command Control Room at: 08065154338, 08063299264, or 09129229576.

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