Lagos state government is adopting a new security measure that will tighten the noose on criminals engaging in pipeline vandalism and kidnapping.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, held a close-door meeting with the commanders of all security formations in the state to review the strategy being adopted to strengthen security across the state.
After the meeting, the governor told reporters that it was a routine briefing from the security chiefs, but gave a hint of imminent security operations that’ll be targeted at crimes around the waterways and valuable government assets in the state.
Sanwo-Olu specifically said there would be renewed security assault against oil thieves and that aiding pipeline vandalism.
The new measure, the governor said, would lead to demolition of some residential buildings and structures built close to oil pipes to protect the lives of innocent residents.
He said: “We just finished our regular security meeting and I am reiterating our assurance to residents that, all security operatives in the state are well motivated to ensure security of lives and property.
“We have reviewed current security situation in the state. This has helped us to further re-energise our strategy that will make our state safe, secure for living and business.
“There are other strategies that will be coming up, but we have formulated our strategy on the areas of priority that we need to tackle.
“We are getting reports of possible threats around our waterways and government’s assets across the state. We are ready to tackle these security challenges and all logistics will be put in place as required.”
