The Lagos State Police Command has revealed that it tactically repelled some hoodlums who attempted to set ablaze the Oke Odo Division, Lagos State Command of the force yesterday and arrested 12 suspects in connection with the attempted attack.
A statement that was issued by the State’s Police Spokesperson, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, stated clearly that no live was lost and that no police station burnt.
The command also said that it has restored normalcy to Elemoro where another set of hoodlums attempted to set ablaze the newly built police station, which accommodates the Area J Command, Ajah and Elemoro Division of the command, in connection with a case of fatal accident recorded in the area yesterday.
Adejobi said: “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, has deployed adequate personnel to the areas. He has also ordered that the incidences at Oke Odo, Ile Epo and Elemoro be thoroughly investigated. The details of the incidences will be revealed as soon as possible.
“The Commissioner of Police therefore appealed to the general public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses as all hands are on deck to suppress any act of lawlessness and criminality in the state.”