Police commissioner laments influx of foreign criminals
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Yakubu Alkali, has expressed worries over the upsurge in the number of suspected criminals from Chad, Niger, Mali and Bourkina Faso operating in the state.
Speaking after the 5th Town Hall Meeting on Security in the state, Alkali alleged that the suspects were pretending to be seeking for greener pastures.
Alkali noted that a large number of them came to Lagos with no certificates, skill and other relevant prerequisites with which they could seek employment.
The police chief pointed out that this and many other threats poised security challenges to the police command.
He, however, said the command was up to the task.
Alkali said within the last few months, crimes had ``nipped in the bud'', pointing out that this was possible due to the quick response to distress calls.
He said five suspected armed robbers were shot dead, others escaped with bullet wounds, huge arms and ammunition, vehicles and cash running into millions were recovered by the police from hoodlums.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Yakubu Alkali, has expressed worries over the upsurge in the number of suspected criminals from Chad, Niger, Mali and Bourkina Faso operating in the state.
Speaking after the 5th Town Hall Meeting on Security in the state, Alkali alleged that the suspects were pretending to be seeking for greener pastures.
Alkali noted that a large number of them came to Lagos with no certificates, skill and other relevant prerequisites with which they could seek employment.
The police chief pointed out that this and many other threats poised security challenges to the police command.
He, however, said the command was up to the task.
Alkali said within the last few months, crimes had ``nipped in the bud'', pointing out that this was possible due to the quick response to distress calls.
He said five suspected armed robbers were shot dead, others escaped with bullet wounds, huge arms and ammunition, vehicles and cash running into millions were recovered by the police from hoodlums.
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