The commissioner of police in Lagos State, Mr Zubairu Muazu, has said that Igbo and other ethnic groups in the state are safe to go about their normal businesses.
Muazu gave the assurance on Thursday while briefing newsmen on the update of security situation in the state ahead of the governorship election of March 9.
The commissioner, however, warned those he described as initiators and distributors of fake news to stop causing unnecessary tension.He said that the command had provided adequate security for all Igbo and other persons in Lagos State.“There is no tribe or community under threat in any part of the state. Our patrol and surveillance are intensified.
“I call on Lagosians to support the police to serve them better by being vigilant and report any suspicious movement or persons to the police. “To good people of Lagos State, do not just believe everything you see on the social media, you are free to always verify such information from us,’’ he said.
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