The Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan Lagos has urged members of the public to disregard a message making rounds on social media that supporters of certain political gladiators are threatening to cause violence.
Assistant Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Zone, AIG Abiodun S. Alabi, in a statement alleged that gladiator is planning breakdown of law and order, disrupt social activities, molest, kill and intimidating members of the public.
He, however, urged members of the public to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of intimidation as the safety of their lives and properties is assured.
“We, therefore, enjoin all good people and residents of Lagos and Ogun States to be rest assured of their safety at all times as the Nigeria Police Force is on top of the situation.
“Meanwhile, Politicians and their supporters are warned to desist from fueling any form violence or acts that could cause breach of public peace as anyone caught engaged in such act will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
Similarly, the Police Command in Lagos State says 17 persons, including a woman, were arrested during the governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state for various offences.
The command`s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Idowu Owohunwa, on Saturday told newsmen that the list of persons arrested was being compiled and would be released on Sunday.
The spokesperson said those arrested were involved in 21 cases which included, attacks on INEC officials, vandalism and ballot box snatching.
Others are, fake INEC ID possession, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, assault occasioning harm and illegal possession of firearms.
Hundeyin said that all 17 suspects had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti-Yaba for further investigation.
He said those culpable of electoral offences would be handed over to INEC for prosecution, while those for other criminal offences would be charged in court.
