Police Chief deploys policemen in Ikotun, over Armed Robbers Threat

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayode
Aderanti, on Thursday said he had deployed policemen and
resources in the Ikotun-Igando area over the alleged threat
by robbers to the community.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Aderanti was
reacting to a report by PUNCH Metro on a letter purportedly
sent by armed robbers to residents around College Bus
Stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, that they would attack them.
The report said that robbers had sent a letter to the
community, requesting them to prepare for them (robbers)
hefty Christmas gifts.
The police boss, however, told NAN that even though the
command believed the letter was a rumour, it had deployed
its men in the community for "round the clock" surveillance.
"Within the past 24 hours, what we are doing in that area is
unprecedented. I have deployed men and resources in that
area.
"To me, it is a rumour," Aderanti said.
He advised the residents to stay calm and go about their
daily activities, adding that police surveillance in the area
would continue.
Aderanti advised criminals to stay away from Lagos State,
stressing that the police would not leave any stone unturned
to fight crime.
The CP, however, solicited the support of residents for
information to enable the command perform its duties
more effectively.