The Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, have declared its readiness to clampdown on illegal manufacturers of firearms and cultists in the state.
The Police also paraded forty two (42) suspected cultists arrested in different parts of the state in the last two weeks.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the state Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, during a parade of suspected cult members who were arrested in the state.
According to the Police boss, the suspected cultists were arrested during different operations by different teams of the Tactical Squads in Ikorodu, Ijora and Ebute-Metta areas of the state.
CP Owphunwa told newsmen that, “We have decided not only to arrest cultists but to go after the fabricators of arms to nip attacks on innocent people or their perceived enemies in the bud.”
“Today, we are parading 42 suspected cultists. We intend to carry out the battle to their doorsteps or their enclaves.
“We will deploy every asset within our disposal. We will deny them space to operate in the state. So, we are advising them to form a new leaf or face the wrath of the Police. “
C P Owohunwa also added that “We want to reassure Lagos residents that the battle to rid the state of cultists and other criminals is a promise that must be fulfilled.”
“We appeal to the members of the public for their support as this battle against cultists and other criminals is a common battle. Ten arms, knives and thirteen live cartridges and assorted charms were recovered from the cultists.”
Continuing, the Police boss stated that “We also want to deploy our unique intelligence assets, because the orientation is that we do not wait until the cultists strike. “
“We want to remain steps ahead of them in order to restore peace in Lagos. Through the officers deployed for the operation within the first two weeks we have made significant breakthroughs which are worthy of notification for members of the public.” CP Owohinwa also said.
He pointed out that “In these regards, with help of the anti-cultism operatives we have arrested 42 cultists in Orile, Ijora , Ebute-Metta and Ikorodu.”
CP Owohunwa also stated that “In the course of the operation, a total of ten arms of different descriptions were recovered from the cultists which includes; six locally made shotguns, Three fabricated semi automatic pistols and one English made pistol. Three axes, three cutlasses, three daggers, knives and thirteen live cartridges and multiple charms.”
“I want to warn the cultists in line with the promise I made to Lagos residents. We will deploy all our operational assets and I will provide the leadership that will sustain the battle on the cultists who threaten the internal security of the state.”
The CP assured that “The Lagos State Command under my watch will deny them the space with a forceful manner. I want to assure the residents that we are not going to relent.”
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