In preparation for the upcoming local government elections, the Area M Police Command in Lagos has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting involving community leaders, residents, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and other relevant interest groups within the Alimosho Local Government Area.
The meeting, held to foster collaboration and build confidence among residents, underscored the police command’s commitment to maintaining peace, order, and fairness before, during, and after the elections. The Area Commander, ACP Tokunbo Abaniwonda, emphasized that the command is fully mobilized to ensure a secure and violence free electoral process.
With Alimosho being the most populous local government area in Nigeria, the command acknowledged the unique security challenges it faces. However, the police leadership assured that adequate measures have been put in place under the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood. These measures aim to safeguard lives and property and preserve the integrity of the election process.
Stakeholders were urged to act responsibly and avoid any activities that could disrupt the elections. The police also called on residents to serve as ambassadors of peace, setting a standard that other regions can emulate in future elections.
Addressing broader community concerns, the Area Commander noted that cultism remains a significant challenge within Alimosho. To this end, the command revealed that ACP Olabisi Okuwobi, the National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), will be visiting the area to lead an intensive awareness campaign. The initiative will focus on sensitizing youths and residents on the dangers of cult related activities and other social vices.
The Area M Police Command reaffirmed its readiness to partner with community stakeholders to ensure that the local government elections in Alimosho are peaceful, credible, and free of violence.
