- Spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the article, originally written in July 2024 and published in January 2025, is outdated and inaccurate.
He pointed out that Lagos was recently ranked the safest state in Nigeria, attracting a huge influx of people during the holiday season with minimal crime reported.
Hundeyin emphasized the success of the state government’s CCTV network in assisting with numerous arrests, preventing crimes before they occur.
He acknowledged that not all these successes are publicized.
Commissioner of Police Olanrewaju Ishola condemned the newspaper’s publication of the outdated and potentially panic-inducing story.
He urged residents and visitors to disregard the report and assured them of the state’s commitment to providing adequate security through strategic deployment of resources.
The CP stressed that Lagos remains a safe and secure environment.
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