Lawmakers, others laud Ambode over security equipment

A cross section of Lagosians on Sunday commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, for equipping the Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police with modern security gadgets and repositioning the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to effectively combat criminal activities in the state.

In an interview with journalists, a lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Taofeek Adaranijo, described the development as a strong statement by the Governor that the security of lives and property is of paramount importance to him.

“It’s one of the things that we are expecting from our Governor and he has shown his commitment to the welfare, security and wellbeing of the people”.

“We have seen an upsurge in the wave of crime especially armed robbery in the state in the past few months, but with the procurement of modern security gadgets, the police will have no excuse than to go all out and ensure that Lagosians are safe from attack within the state. It’s no doubt a good development and beginning of good things to happy in Lagos under Governor Ambode”, Adaranijo said.

Another lawmaker representing Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Elijah Olu-Adewale, commended the Governor stressing that the equipment will go a long way in boosting the capacity of the police to swiftly respond to security threats in the state.

He urged the people to be vigilant and give necessary information that can assist the police track down criminal hideouts.