- False Report: The Lagos State Police Command has denied issuing a report about increased kidnapping on Gbagada Expressway, calling it “fake and recycled” .
- Circulation on Social Media: The false advisory has been circulating on social media since January 2024 and has been repeatedly discredited .
- Security Review: Despite the false report, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a review of the security architecture in the area to ensure the safety of road users and residents.
- Vigilance and Reporting: Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or the command’s control room.
- Prosecution of Perpetrators: The police are taking steps to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for spreading the false report, which has caused unnecessary fear and apprehension among Lagosians.
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report about increased kidnapping on Gbagada Expressway, calling it “fake and recycled.” According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, this false advisory has been circulating on social media since January 2024 and has been repeatedly discredited .
Despite the false report, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a review of the security architecture in the area to ensure the safety of road users and residents. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or the command’s control room .
The police are also taking steps to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for spreading the false report, which has caused unnecessary fear and apprehension among Lagosians.
