Lagos deploys 1,250 special constables for community policing

Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary Officers for community policing in different parts of the state.

This was contained in a statement by the state government titled, ‘Lagos deploys 1,250 special constabularies to boost community policing’ on Tuesday.

The statement noted that the special constables had their passing-out parade at Police College, Ikeja on Tuesday.

During the event, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, appealed to Lagosians, especially community leaders and associations to support community policing by cooperating with the officers.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, assured the Special Police Constabularies that his administration would support them to carry out their assignment most efficiently and effectively.

He said, “The issue of security and safety of lives and property has been a major source of concern, which requires deliberate and urgent attention by the government, and the cooperation of all citizens. In an attempt to address this challenge, there was a national consensus on the need to embrace community policing which has been identified as a potent strategy that will complement the efforts of the Nigerian Police to effectively combat crime and criminal activities.