The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, mentioned seven high-ranking cultists have been arrested within the Ikorodu space of the state previously 5 days.
Fayoade confirmed the arrest on Thursday throughout his interplay with the Crime Reporters Affiliation of Nigeria (CRAN) on the state command headquarters.
He mentioned three had been arrested on Tuesday whereas 4 had been arrested on Thursday in several elements of Ikorodu in Lagos.
The commissioner mentioned cultism, street robberies and kidnapping had been some main crimes that he was going to deal with headlong.
Fayoade, who sought the help of CRAN members, emphasised that media practitioners had been a part of his “eyes and ears” in acquiring suggestions and different info.
He mentioned he additionally labored with the judiciary to make sure that arrested criminals had been stored at bay for a very long time.
The police boss mentioned he could be clear in his operations and careworn that no officer could be lined up for any wrongdoing.
In line with Fayoade, he’ll at all times make sure that his officers and males carry out their duties professionally, requesting the general public to tell him of any unprofessional conduct on their half.
He known as on all law enforcement officials of the division to make sure that they make their posts appropriate in order that anybody may report or file a grievance if needed.
On industrial motorcyclists, he mentioned there will probably be stricter enforcement than earlier than, stressing that a few of them are a part of the protection challenges within the state.
The police boss cautioned his males and officers towards getting concerned in land points because it was a civil matter, noting nevertheless that those that wish to create hassle by land points will probably be handled.
The Chairman of CRAN, Mr. Olalekan Olabulor, assured the CP of the affiliation’s help so long as info was at all times accessible for members to work with.