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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Idowu Owohunwa said illicit firearms and cultism were the major threats to security and peace in the state.<\/p>\n

The police chief spoke on Friday at a conference attended by strategic heads in the Lagos Command.<\/p>\n

Owohunwa assured that the security agency would sustain efforts to mop up all unregistered guns and check cultists\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n

The meeting, which reviewed policing during the general elections in February and March, evaluated performances and highlighted lessons learned.<\/p>\n

The conference also discussed the trend of crimes in the metropolis, current strategies, and the experiences of senior officers.<\/p>\n

Owohunwa said Lagos residents expect service and professionalism, assuring that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority.<\/p>\n

The \u201cimmediate challenge\u201d is the increasing threat of violent criminals and cultists, the CP noted while urging strengthened operational strategies.<\/p>\n

Owohunwa announced the deployment of an elitist and well-trained Special Operations Police Units to locations where cultism is prevalent.<\/p>\n

Also, the eight special units domiciled under the CP\u2019s office would either be decentralised or the personnel attached to divisional and area commands.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll area commanders and divisional police officers are charged to re-invigorate their convoy patrol, intelligence-led operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cArmchair DPOs or Area Commanders shall not be tolerated; go out to coordinate operations and supervise your personnel,\u201d Owohunwa directed.<\/p>\n

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