The Police in Lagos State says it has uncovered plans by some hoodlums to attack some parts of the state as a result of the hardship trailing the new Naira policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement posted on his verified Twitter handle on Monday, warning the groups to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.
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He said; “The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered plans by some groups of persons to take advantage of the new Naira notes scarcity to unleash violence in some parts of the State.
“The Command hereby warns these groups to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.
“Lagos State residents and visitors are enjoined not to panic as the Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, embark on confidence-building patrols across the Lagos metropolis.
“In the meantime, all law-abiding Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation; as the Command has ensured optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing their safety and security,” the statement added.