NDLEA Intercepts The Shipment Of Illicit Drugs Disguised As Christmas Cookies And Snacks In Lagos

Luck ran out on a social media-based drug distribution network in Lagos that specializes in concealing illicit substances as imported Christmas cookies and snacks . Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) caught up with them and dismantled their network, arresting two alleged organisers.

In a statement released today by the Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said the syndicate, run by Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi, imported consignments of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, and packaged it in colourful designer sachets bearing cookie and snack labels to disguise retail quantities. The network reportedly sold and distributed the drugs through a WhatsApp platform.

“Following credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives on Saturday, 22 November 2025, raided their apartment at Ojulari Street, Ikate area of Lekki, recovering a large quantity of the designer sachets and five kilograms of Loud at the point of arrest,” the statement said.

In a separate operation on Thursday, 27 November, the agency arrested 38-year-old Philip Ucheka in Ladipo, Mushin, Lagos, while he was receiving 110 pouches of Canadian Loud weighing 55.6 kilograms. Three delivery vehicles used for distribution were also impounded.

At a courier company in Lagos, officers intercepted 100 grams of Loud concealed inside a teddy bear imported from Thailand, while 548 capsules of tramadol hidden in Vitamin C and magnesium bottles bound for the United Kingdom were recovered from another logistics firm on 28 November.

In Oyo State, NDLEA officers on 29 November arrested 55-year-old Wasiu Kareem along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway with 8,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection, 590 bottles of codeine syrup, 1,500 Co-codamol pills, and 9,900 tramadol capsules.

In Ondo State, seven suspects were arrested on 24 November during a raid on the Ipe forest in Akoko South East, where 3,077 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, were seized. The arrested individuals were identified as John Ede, Ede Ndubuisi, Ikenna Abe, Eze Chukwuma, Maduabuchi Odo, Nnaji Chudubem, and George Okowor.

In Kogi State, Anthony Sylvester, 49, was arrested while transporting 649 kilograms of skunk along the Okene–Lokoja highway on 26 November. Separately, NDLEA officers raided a warehouse at Ashipa, Seme border area, Badagry, Lagos on 28 November, apprehending 33-year-old Abubakar Shuaibu with 487 blocks of skunk weighing 243.5 kilograms.

Along Zaria–Kano Road in Kano, officers arrested 47-year-old Tsalha Alasan on 24 November with 137 kilograms of skunk. In Bauchi State, three suspects—Godspower Appeal, 50; Ernest Upong, 55; and Godday Chukwudi, 38—were arrested on 26 November at Fanshanu village, Toro LGA, with 322 blocks of skunk weighing 209 kilograms. A black Toyota Highlander, ABJ 533 EA, used for transportation, was also seized.

NDLEA also reported the arrest of 51-year-old John Ekojo with 210.15 kilograms of skunk along the Abuja–Jos highway. Additionally, a couple, Abdullahi Abubakar, 45, and Jamila Abdullahi, 35, were apprehended along the Abuja–Kaduna highway with 725 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed in a sack of maize. On 28 November, 20-year-old Awwal Sabiu was also arrested at the Abuja–Kaduna tollgate with 400 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

The NDLEA statement confirms that the operations reflect ongoing efforts to intercept illicit drugs and prevent their distribution both within Nigeria and internationally.

 

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How Prophet Muhammad Foretold The Infiltration Of Extremists Into Islam - Lagos Based Cleric

The Chief Imam of the DaaruNaim Central Mosque, Lagos, Sheikh Imran AbdulMajeed Eleha, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on insecurity in the north, misconceptions about Islam, and the motives driving violent groups

There are reports alleging that Islamist jihadists are attacking and killing Christians in the northern part of the country. From an Islamic perspective, what does the religion say about interfaith relationships?

It is not true that Muslims are killing Christians in the north. That said, no genuine Muslim, or any Muslim with proper understanding of the Qur’an and Sunnah, will wage war against or hurt any person, animal, or living thing on earth.

In the Holy Qur’an, Allah says He does not forbid Muslims from doing good, being kind, supportive, and warm to people of other faiths who do not wage war against them or drive them from their homes. He says He loves those who are just (Qur’an 60:8). This implies that whoever does not fight you because of religion or force you out of your home must be treated with goodness, regardless of their religion, tribe, or race.

A Muslim governor in the north must not cheat a single Christian in his state. If he does, that means the governor is not just.

If you are living with a Christian, you must not hurt him or her. You must be just to everyone. Islam even teaches us how to live peacefully with our neighbours. The Holy Prophet (SAW) narrated that Angel Jibril (Gabriel) constantly enjoined him to do good and be just to his neighbours to the extent that the Prophet thought the angel would inherit his neighbours after his death. The angel did not tell the Prophet to be good and just only to Muslims; he did not ask who was Christian or Muslim. He told the Prophet to be just to his neighbours—Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others.

The Prophet lived with Jews and others during his lifetime, and he was good to them. That is why I said no Muslim with proper understanding of Islam will wage any kind of war against people of other faiths or tribes.

Some terrorists are often heard shouting “Allahu Akbar” while killing people. “Allahu Akbar” is associated with Muslims, how do you explain this?

From time immemorial, there have been people known as Khawarij, whom the Prophet talked about. There was a man who falsely accused the Holy Prophet of being unfair in distributing resources. The Prophet asked him: “If I cannot share things justly, who else can?” Umar, one of the Prophet’s disciples, wanted to attack the man, but the Prophet cautioned him.

The Prophet then said, “A time will come when the descendants of this man will pretend to be Muslims and will kill fellow Muslims and others.” He added that they are from Hellfire and are not Muslims.

So, those who shout ‘Allahu Akbar’ while committing crimes are not Muslims but criminals. Sharia does not empower anyone to kill; it does not give any individual the right to take a life. Even when a criminal is sentenced to death, only the government carries out the punishment—not private individuals.

Anyone killing in the name of Islam is part of the Khawarij (people who unjustly wage war against government and innocent people). The Prophet even recommended that they be eliminated if apprehended. Therefore, if the government arrests any of these terrorists, they should face the full weight of the law.

Boko Haram claims that Western education is forbidden, and they have been abducting schoolchildren in the North. What is Islam’s position on Western education?

Allah did not command the Prophet to ask for anything except knowledge (Quran 20:114). All the Messengers of Allah were sent to spread knowledge. Are we limited to Islamic knowledge alone? No.

After the Battle of Badr during the Prophet’s time, he gave captured slaves a condition for freedom: they had to learn how to read and write. The slaves were freed after they fulfilled this condition. The Prophet also sponsored some of his followers to learn the languages of other nations, and when they returned, they helped him read and interpret letters from those countries.

We are enjoined to acquire knowledge of the world and its systems, and Western education is part of that. Whoever says Islam forbids Western education is ignorant. The real meaning of “Boko Haram” is the belief that whoever acquires Western education becomes a disbeliever—this is false.

We also have ISIS, ISWAP, Boko Haram, and others claiming to represent Islam. How do you respond to that?

Don’t mix things up. ISIS has a different cause. They are fighting for territorial control over parts of Syria and Iraq, under the leadership of Abubakar Baghdadi. Their activities are limited to Iraq and Syria. They are fighting for land and governance—not Islam. They do not represent Islam, and people should stop judging Islam based on their actions.

People must stop using the activities of those fighting for or against government, resources, or territorial control to judge all Muslims or the religion of Islam.

Al-Qaeda was created to wage war against Russia in support of Afghanistan at that time. Some Arab countries contributed fighters, and America also supported Afghanistan then. That is why some people accuse America of sponsoring Al-Qaeda. Those who created Al-Qaeda are now the same people calling them terrorists. The late Bin Laden even worked with America before their relationship collapsed. Al-Qaeda does not fight for Islam and does not represent Islam.

What about Boko Haram?

The Boko Haram sect has a very hard ideology that contradicts what Islam represents and teaches. They have been in existence since the 1980s. Originally, they were farmers and fishermen living deep inside the bush, far away from towns. They chose to remain in the bush because they had been misled by some clerics. They believed that no genuine Muslim should live in the town because of their ideology.

The question is: Who brought them back to town? It is the politicians who used them for elections. The politicians should explain why they brought them out and why they failed to honour the agreement between them. The crisis between the politicians and Boko Haram started when there was a breach of agreement, and they began killing one another. How is that an Islamic or Muslim affair? There are many political matters that people are wrongly presenting as Islamic or Muslim issues. Let me say clearly that the insecurity ravaging the country is political, not religious.

That aside, we even have Christians among Boko Haram members who were later arrested by the government. That means different sets of people have hijacked Boko Haram. Is a pastor who buries people inside his church not a Christian? Is a pastor sleeping with church members not a Christian? But do they represent Christianity? No.

The issue of banditry is another thing entirely. For a long time, we have had the typical Fulani and Bororo herders. The Fulani have lived peacefully with us for many years; they don’t graze on people’s farms, and they have settlements. But the Bororo are not like that. Now we have herders being identified as bandits. Banditry is not an Islamic issue. In fact, the majority of those killed by bandits are Muslims. It is wrong to claim the killings are targeted at Christians.

Just a few days ago, the bandits killed a leader of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria. Those who were killed in five villages in Kwara are mostly Muslims. The people killed by herdsmen in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, are also Muslims. It has nothing to do with Islam.

What could be the motive of the bandits?

Only those committing the crimes can clearly state their aims and objectives. They are being sponsored by some godfathers. Is it possible for them to spend the money they raised from kidnapping inside the bush? No. They are working for people who are living large in the towns. What will a bandit in the bush do with N50m? They are obviously collecting the money for their sponsors.

If you examine the areas being terrorised by bandits and terrorists, you will notice that these places have mineral resources. Why are they stationed in locations with resources? Why are they not in riverine areas? That is another angle to it.

How can the situation be brought under control?

The government should get to the root of the matter. The government should go after the sponsors of banditry and terrorism. Only then will peace return to the country.

It has the capacity to end this crisis. The government should also allow both Muslim and Christian clerics to deliver sermons to the people. Sermons soften the heart, and they can discourage people from joining bandits.

Culled from the Punch Newspapers 

 

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How Over 40 Armed Thugs Demolished A N50 Million Bakery In Surulere

A baker, Fuller Cheng, whose bakery is located at 24 Olufemi Road, Surulere, has cried out for justice and restitution after suspected hoodlums allegedly invaded the premises and demolished the property.

Cheng told newsmen that staff members on duty during the invasion were attacked with weapons before the hoodlums pulled down the bungalow and destroyed newly purchased equipment funded through loans and seed capital.

At the scene of the incident, various bakery machines could be seen buried under piles of rubble.

Speaking through tears, Cheng said the destroyed property and equipment were worth over N500m.

He said, “This is my bakery. We have prospects. When things were going well, somebody organised over 40 armed thugs. That day was bleak and terrifying for all of us.

“We had staff members on the morning shift slicing and bagging bread. They stormed the premises with machetes; others came with guns and shoved the security aside.

“They started beating my people and demolishing the building while my workers were still inside. It is the grace of God that we are not talking about homicide today—people could have died inside.”

He added that the attackers even looted the building’s gate after attempting, as he put it, “to beat us and build on top of our dead bodies.”

“I want the full course of the law to run. I need protection. I have lost property worth over N500m—brand-new rotary ovens, brand-new mixers, and more. I want restitution. I want justice.

“How could they vanish after doing all this? I want every one of them apprehended. Since the demolition, we have been unable to produce. We are bleeding money.

Most of the funds were seed capital, and I took loans to build this business. How am I supposed to pay them back? ”

Cheng’s lawyer, Chris Johnson, maintained that his client holds a valid tenancy that runs until 2028.

He explained that earlier in the year, an individual appeared with a lawyer claiming to be the new owner, even though the landlord had not communicated any change, and Cheng’s tenancy agreement remained in force.

According to him, the next development was a seven-day quit notice, followed by court processes to which they responded. However, while the matter was still pending in court, the thugs allegedly moved in to demolish the bakery and destroy the equipment.

He said, “This business employs no less than 15–20 staff. Their daily turnover runs into millions of naira. They invaded without lawful authority. The law protects the weak and the poor, yet they came here knowing fully well that the tenancy remains valid till 2028.

“They first served a quit notice, which we responded to, and the case is pending in court. In the middle of all this, they went behind the court and carried out this barbaric act. Thank God for the swift response of the Nigerian police, who came and arrested the masterminds.

“They were arrested at the scene, in the act. No Lagos State government official was present. The first thing the attackers did was remove the cameras to avoid being seen.”

However, speaking on behalf of the former landlord, a legal practitioner, Olawale Fakunle, told journalists that they were shocked by the demolition.

“The property has been sold to a new owner. Whatever happened regarding the premises, we are not involved, we were not aware, and we had no hand in it. We had already instituted an action in court before the incident.

“The individuals occupying the property were not the actual tenants of the previous landlord. The real tenant had sublet the premises without the landlord’s knowledge. It was when the landlord decided to sell that he discovered the illegal subletting.

“The new owner wanted immediate possession, so we held meetings with the real tenant, and they agreed the illegal occupants would vacate on a certain date. But they kept breaking their promises.

“It was in the midst of this that we heard someone had gone to demolish the place. The police are already investigating. It shocked us. We couldn’t have authorised something like this.”

Disputes over demolitions and land ownership remain a recurring issue in Lagos, often involving tenants, landlords, property buyers, and, at times, state authorities.

 

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Packaged Water In Lagos, Oyo And Osun Polluted With Toxic Chemicals - New Study

A study by Dr Otitoju Beulah, a member of the African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research and a researcher at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has raised fresh concerns about the quality of drinking water available to Nigerian households.

The study, with samples taken from major and minor waterbodies in Osun, Oyo and Lagos states, indicated alarmingly high concentrations of industrial pollutants and pharmaceutical residues in both surface and groundwater sources, with levels spiking during the rainy season.

Otitoju made her research findings known in a statement.

The research, she noted, revealed the presence of these pollutants in rivers, streams, wells, boreholes, tap water, as well as in packaged water.

Otitoju’s research pointed out that infants and toddlers are particularly vulnerable, facing higher risks of non-carcinogenic effects when consuming water from these contaminated sources.

Her findings further indicated that while the pollutants pose risks to adults, infants and toddlers face significantly higher vulnerability due to their lower body weight and higher water intake relative to their size.

“My recent study, published in international journals, shed light on pollutants that most people have never heard of but may be consuming daily. One such study examined dihydroxybenzenes, compounds like catechol and hydroquinone, commonly linked to industrial pollutants and pharmaceutical waste,” she said.

“My team’s fieldwork across major and minor waterbodies in Osun, Oyo, and Lagos States indicated alarmingly high concentrations of these chemicals in both surface and groundwater sources, with levels spiking during the rainy season. These sources include but are not limited to rivers, streams, springs, wells, boreholes, tap water and most shockingly, packaged water.

“These compounds don’t just threaten human health. They also negatively affect aquatic life, impacting the natural order of ecosystems that people depend on for food and livelihood.”

Beyond chemical contamination, the study also highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s poor waste management system on bacterial pollution.

Beulah linked the problem to rapid urbanisation, inadequate regulation and limited public awareness about proper waste disposal practices.

She noted that the absence of strong regulatory enforcement allows harmful effluents to seep into water sources that communities rely on for drinking and cooking.

She advocated affordable water treatment solutions for families to protect themselves, including agricultural-waste filters, modified sand filters and solar disinfection units.

These methods, she stated, offer practical, low-cost options suited to local conditions.

 

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160 Thousand Lagosians Living With HIV - LASCA

The Lagos State government has revealed that there are about 160,000 residents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

The Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Aids Control Agency (LASCA), Dr Folakemi Animashaun, disclosed this during a press conference to mark 2025 World Aids Day, themed “Overcoming Disruptions: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response”.

Animashaun acknowledged the steadfast leadership of the governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose vision and commitment, she said, have continued to guide the state’s health initiatives.

“His unwavering support strengthens both our health systems and community networks, ensuring that every effort to prevent, detect, and treat HIV is empowered and sustained,” she said.

She noted that the theme resonates deeply with the shared experience in Lagos, reflecting both the challenges and the resilience of the communities.

“In 2025, while our hospitals and treatment centres continued to provide uninterrupted care, our community structures—the heartbeat of Lagos State’s HIV response—faced significant challenges due to the Stop Work Order by the US government. These pauses in community activities slowed essential interventions,

limiting access to testing, counselling, and psychosocial support in several communities. Many residents, particularly adolescents, key populations, and individuals in hard-to-reach areas, experienced delays in accessing services that are often a lifeline for early detection and care.

“These interruptions underscored a fundamental truth: the strength of any health response is measured not only by what happens within clinics but also by the reach, trust, and continuity of community engagement. When these connections falter, the opportunities for early diagnosis, timely treatment, and prevention education are reduced, and the most vulnerable populations feel the impact first.

“Yet, even in the face of these challenges, the resilience and dedication of our community networks shone brightly. Peer educators, support groups, youth advocates, faith-based partners, community structures, and civil society organisations quickly adapted, slowly re-establishing outreach activities, maintaining communication with clients, and ensuring that those newly diagnosed were linked to care without delay. Their unwavering commitment has allowed Lagos to regain lost momentum, restoring trust, reconnecting with individuals who had fallen out of care, and demonstrating that community-driven action is essential to sustaining the HIV response.

“As of January to September 2025, Lagos State currently has an estimated 160,000 residents living with HIV, of whom 147,466 persons are on antiretroviral treatment. During this reporting period, a total of 222,415 tests were conducted. Compared to the same period last year, this represents about 28.9 per cent of last year’s testing, highlighting the significant impact of the stop-order directive on HIV testing services. This reinforces the need to sustain engagement, early testing, and strong community support remain critical.

“Our ongoing Statewide Community HIV Testing Campaign, which began on Tuesday, 18th November 2025, is already demonstrating remarkable impact across Lagos State. To date, a total of 9,943 residents have been tested, including 3,402 males and 6,541 females, with a positivity yield of 2.0 per cent. Those who tested positive were linked to care. This campaign highlights the power of sustained, community-driven outreach. Young adults aged 20–35 are leading turnout, reflecting effective engagement of populations at higher risk of transmission. Women are showing strong participation, particularly in Ikorodu, Badagry, Ojo, and Mushin, demonstrating the success of market-based and community-cluster strategies. Positive cases have been identified across multiple LGAs, confirming that HIV remains a disease of public health concern in the state.

“These early results also reinforce a critical message: when communities are mobilised, tested, and supported, we can identify cases early, link individuals to treatment, and strengthen prevention efforts. The resilience and dedication of our community networks have ensured that even after prior interruptions, Lagos is regaining momentum, reaching more residents, and safeguarding the health of the state’s most vulnerable populations.

“As part of this year’s World AIDS Day agenda, LSACA has organised a series of activities designed not only to commemorate the day but also to inspire, inform, and actively engage Lagosians in the HIV and AIDS response. Each event is carefully planned to foster awareness, early detection, and strengthened community resilience. HIV awareness and prevention efforts are being strengthened through religious leaders, market women, in-school platforms, and social media initiatives targeting youth.”

Animashaun stated that the ongoing statewide HIV Testing Campaign remains the central activity of the commemoration.

“It ensures that residents across all LGAs and LCDAs know their HIV status, supports early diagnosis, facilitates timely linkage to care, and sustains treatment adherence. This campaign reaches communities where health and social support are most needed.

The Jumat Service on Friday, 28th November, provides an opportunity to engage Muslim communities, highlighting the role of faith in promoting compassion, support, and health-seeking behaviours. Religious leaders will encourage congregants to embrace testing, reduce stigma, and care for those living with HIV.

“The novelty football match on Saturday, 29th November, uses sport as a platform for education and engagement. This fun and inclusive activity brings together residents from diverse backgrounds, offering a chance to share prevention messages, encourage testing, and foster social cohesion.

“The church service on Sunday, 30th November, engages Christian communities in reflection and solidarity. It emphasises the principles of care, inclusion, and community support, inspiring congregants to contribute to sustaining the HIV response while promoting messages of hope and compassion.

“The awareness walk and empowerment programme on Monday, 1st December, reaches residents directly in their communities, reinforcing stigma-free messaging, educating about prevention and treatment, and empowering women and youth to take active roles in safeguarding community health.”

She said the World AIDS Day Symposium on Tuesday, 2nd December, will bring together stakeholders, partners, health professionals, and community leaders for knowledge-sharing, dialogue, and innovation.

“It underscores the importance of collaboration across all sectors and faith communities in overcoming disruptions and sustaining the HIV response in Lagos State.”

 

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NIEE Raises Alarm Over Environmental Pollution In Lagos

AS Lagos State faces escalating environmental pressures from coastal flooding to plastic pollution and groundwater contamination, the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos State chapter, has issued a renewed call for decisive action.

The NIEE gave the charge during its conference and yearly general meeting themed “Blue Economy Driving Lagos State into the Future,” held in Lagos.

The event unveiled a year marked by technical interventions, new membership growth, and a strong push to position the state for the emerging blue economy.

Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Femi Idowu-Adegoke, said environmental engineers remain central to transforming Lagos coastal challenges into economic opportunities, stressing the urgency of aligning Lagos development ambitions with sustainable ocean governance.

Idowu-Adegoke highlighted recent state initiatives, including nature-based coastal protection projects, blue bonds and the unveiling of Africa’s first domestic carbon market at the Lagos Climate Change Summit.

These, he said, positioned Lagos as a continental leader in “turning blue waters into green wealth.”

He, however, said that pollution, plastic wastes, oil spills, sewage contamination, coastal erosion, illegal fishing and weak governance had continued to undermine progress.

Idowu-Adegoke called for a comprehensive Lagos Blue Economy Strategy anchored in marine spatial planning, public-private partnerships, blue finance and advanced training for engineers in underwater robotics, ecosystem modelling and renewable marine technologies.

National Chairman of NIEE, Dr Nureni Ogunyemi, said the theme aligns with Lagos’ growing need to harness its waterways and marine assets responsibly.

He described the blue economy as a global engine for growth and sustainability, spanning marine transport, fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, renewable energy, port development and waste management.

Chairman, Lagos State chapter, Azeez Agoro, emphasised that blue economy had numerous opportunities which the state needs to urgently explore, stating that though there are policies from government, citizens and relevant associations need to offer support in the implementation, execution and realisation of some of the initiatives.

Meanwhile, the chapter has collaborated with its national body to mark the 2025 World Environment Day, partnering with the Waste Managers Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter.

 

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Why We Stopped Egungun Festival In Oregun - Police

The Lagos State Police Command has stopped plans for an unapproved Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested twelve suspects linked to posters and social media publications warning residents against free movement in the area.

According to a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, the suspects, alleged to be acting under the name “Oje Parapo of Oregun”, were apprehended after circulating handbills that restricted people’s freedom of movement, expression, and human dignity, actions the police say were capable of inciting fear and disturbing public order.

Following the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, ordered the immediate suspension of the festival. He said the event posed a threat to public safety and could lead to a breach of the peace.

According to the Command, the publications had already generated tension among residents, prompting swift intervention. “No group should take the law into their hands or restrict the movement of any Lagosian at any time,” the police warned, stressing that the fundamental rights of Lagosians would be fully protected.

The Command said its assessment showed that the planned festival had created widespread apprehension across Oregon and surrounding areas, necessitating a decisive halt to forestall a breakdown of law and order. It vowed that no cultural event or gathering that could heighten tension or endanger lives would be allowed to be held in the state.

A similar incident was recorded on November 23 in Mafoluku, Oshodi, where handbills announcing movement restrictions were circulated. Police operatives from Makinde Division moved in promptly, arresting twelve suspects who are now under investigation and will be prosecuted upon completion of enquiries.

Reaffirming the suspension, CP Jimoh directed the Oje Parapo group to desist from any attempt to proceed with the festival, saying security for such an event could not be guaranteed. He noted that the fear already created among residents was unacceptable and warned that anyone attempting to undermine public peace would face the full weight of the law.

The Command urged Lagos residents to continue their lawful activities without fear, assuring them of sustained protection of life and property.

 

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