Kidnapping: Lagos beefs up security in Epe, assures of farmers’ safety

The Lagos State government yesterday assured farmers in the state, especially in the Epe axis, of adequate measures to protect them against incessant kidnappings.  Rising from the monthly Security Council Meeting chaired by the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the government assured residents and investors of commitment to their security and well-being, adding that no […]

The Lagos State government yesterday assured farmers in the state, especially in the Epe axis, of adequate measures to protect them against incessant kidnappings.

 Rising from the monthly Security Council Meeting chaired by the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the government assured residents and investors of commitment to their security and well-being, adding that no stone would be left unturned towards protecting the people. 

   The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said the Council reviewed the security situation in the state in the last one month and resolved to redouble efforts where necessary.

  Owoseni said: “The Council has looked at the security situation in the state in the last one month and the conclusion we reached was that it has been relatively calm here and where we need to do more of intervention with the view to doubling our efforts, we have identified those areas. The commitment from the governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, remains unwavering, and every effort that will secure Lagos and make business and commercial activities to be carried out without let or hindrance will be done.

  On kidnapping of farmers in the Epe axis, the police boss said though it was impossible to completely eradicate crime, the state government was working round the clock to ensure the safety of the farmers.

  He revealed that the governor recently led top security operatives and government officials to the axis to ascertain the state of affairs and personally assured the farmers of the commitment of the state government to ensure they carry out their farming activities without let or hindrance.

  “Yes, I can tell you that so many commitments have been made. The governor, about two weeks ago, led Security Council members to Epe where so many commitments were made and some of the measures and strategies being put in place to check this menace were assured.”