Lagos Police Deploy Anti-Cultism Squads to Strengthen Security
In a renewed effort to combat cult-related crimes across the state, the Lagos State Police Command has deployed Anti-Cultism Squads to all Area Commands, equipping them with the necessary tools to swiftly respond to cultism threats and enhance public safety.
The move, according to the Command, is part of a comprehensive strategy to clamp down on cultism through surveillance operations, rapid response to distress calls, arrest of suspects, and close collaboration with local communities to dismantle cult networks.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the specialized squads have been stationed in strategic locations across Lagos and are now operational.
To enhance accessibility and facilitate prompt reporting of incidents, the Command also released dedicated phone numbers for each Area Command:
Area A (Lagos Island) – 08035216190
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Area B (Apapa) – 08033781718
Area C (Surulere) – 08035740254
Area D (Mushin) – 08030454334
Area E (Festac) – 08036883998
Area F (Ikeja) – 08134619604
Area G (Ogba) – 08033900991
Area H (Ogudu) – 08034004076
Area J (Ajah) – 08032191689
Area K (Morogbo) – 08076134280
Area M (Idimu) – 08024248069
Area N (Ijede) – 08034806328
Area P (Alagbado) – 08090837383
SCID, Panti – 08133390333
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, called on residents to actively support the initiative by providing timely and credible intelligence, assuring that all information shared with the police will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
He emphasized the Command’s unwavering commitment to eradicating cultism and other violent crimes, pledging that the newly deployed squads will work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents in the state.
By PRNigeria
