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You see, the internet and social media is filled with a lot of stirrup, that is gradually driving emotional narratives that are far from the fact and the truth.
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Lagos State has been at the center of political discourse in Nigeria, with various narratives being manipulated to sway public opinion. The need to examine some of these narratives and separate fact from fiction is key!
1/ Tribalism and Ethnic Bias: The narrative of tribalism
1/ Tribalism and Ethnic Bias: The narrative of tribalism
and ethnic bias is a common tool used to manipulate Lagos politics.
This narrative tries to pit different ethnic groups against each other and create the impression that one group is favored over the others. But the truth is that Lagos is a melting pot of different cultures,
This narrative tries to pit different ethnic groups against each other and create the impression that one group is favored over the others. But the truth is that Lagos is a melting pot of different cultures,
#OkadaBan UPDATE: The Lagos State Taskforce @Taskforce112 has continued its enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcyclists (Okada) that ply restricted highways, particularly in the 6 LGAs and 9 LCDAs across the State.
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Speaking on the exercise which took place in Agege/Fagba, Apapa and Ajah, CSP Jejeloye, described the activities of the recalcitrant okada riders as rebellious and vowed to ensure those who continue to disregard the ban would have their bikes confiscated and crushed by the State
Jejeloye further stated that 322 bikes have been seized since the commencement of the week-long raid in the aforementioned areas of the State, assuring citizens that more will be done until the State’s vision of maintaining safety and sanity on Lagos roads is actualised.
FLASH: Officers of Ijora Badia Division of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Mustapha Mohammed ‘m’ aged 37 and Abdullahi Buba ’m’ aged 20 while escaping with their loot after robbing some Lagosians.
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The suspects were arrested at about 0215hrs on Thursday, June 2, 2022 following credible information received by the police about an ongoing robbery on Apongbon Bridge Ebute-Ero. A third suspect, bearing arms shot his way into escaping.
Items recovered from the suspects include 1 Bajaj motorcycle, 1 new LG plasma TV, 66 various items ordered online from Jumia, 1 HP Laptop, 1 bag of Honeywell flour and 1 iron cutter.
OKADA BAN UPDATE - Over 2000 apprehended motorcycles in line with the Ban on Okada operations in the six Local Government’s (LGs) and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos were crushed today.
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- So far, 21 people have been charged to court for flouting the Ban, with over 2000 bikes confiscated as well.
- Provision has been made for motorcycle riders affected by the Ban interested in operating the First and Last Mile buses to be integrated into the scheme.
- Provision has been made for motorcycle riders affected by the Ban interested in operating the First and Last Mile buses to be integrated into the scheme.
- Riders affected riders may consider enrolling at any of the 18 vocational centres across the state or access the Lagos State Employment Trust Funds
- Okada NOT Safe Means of Transportation
- Okada NOT Safe Means of Transportation
FLASH: Following the Inferno which engulfed the Apongbon axis of the Eko Bridge in the early hours of the day, the Lagos State Government has shut the bridge while diverting traffic for the safety of motorists.
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Highlighting the alternative routes, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that integrity assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level of damage caused by the fire incidence for adequate rehabilitation of the bridge.
Oladeinde advised Motorists heading towards Apongbon from Surulere and its environs to use Ijora/Apapa route or Leventis/UBA Roundabout to connect Marina and their desired destinations.
WE ARE INVESTIGATING CASE OF MISSING LADY WHO BOARDED BRT BUS IN LAGOS - LAGOS POLICE COMMAND
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This is to inform the general public and particularly assure the distraught family of Ms Ayanwole Oluwabamise, a 22-year-old lady who boarded a BRT bus in Lagos from Chevron bus stop, Lekki, heading to Oshodi on 26th February, 2022 at about 1900hrs & has not been seen till date.
As soon as the report got to the police, investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the lady was immediately initiated.
FLASH: COURT SENTENCES TRAFFIC ROBBER TO TWO YEARS IN JAIL
A traffic robbery suspect, Lookman Ojo (25) arrested by the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) over the weekend at Ojota Under bridge was today sentenced to two years imprisonment.
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A traffic robbery suspect, Lookman Ojo (25) arrested by the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (@rrslagos767) over the weekend at Ojota Under bridge was today sentenced to two years imprisonment.
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Ojo, who was arrested by the RRS Decoy Team in September 2021 for traffic robbery around Alapere, inward Ogudu was re – arrested two weeks after regaining freedom.
Ojo in his confession stated apart from robbing occupants of flashy cars in traffic, he along with his colleagues rob in Ojota, Mile 12 and Ketu, noting that there are many of them in the area.
‘DON'T PANIC. LAGOS IS SAFE',
LAGOS CP ASSURES RESIDENTS
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a trending post on the social media about obviously exaggerated kidnapping incidents in Lagos State recently.
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LAGOS CP ASSURES RESIDENTS
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a trending post on the social media about obviously exaggerated kidnapping incidents in Lagos State recently.
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu wishes to assure residents that Lagos State is safe, & that they should not panic on account of the viral post or the recent security infringement in Ajah where AVM Sikiru Smith (rtd) was abducted on 27th September, 2021.
The assurance becomes imperative in view of the unnecessary alarm and concerns being raised on the social media about isolated security infractions in some parts of the state.
[MILE 12/GENGERE CRISIS]: LAGOS POLICE ADOPT CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN PEACE.
… As Senior Officers, DCOs Trained on Weapons
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… As Senior Officers, DCOs Trained on Weapons
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The Lagos State CP Hakeem Odumosu, has embarked on multi-track diplomacy of conflict management to restore total peace to Mile 12, Gengere Community and Ketu areas of Lagos State following the resurface of the lingering crisis being experienced in the areas.
The police boss has taken a bold step to restrategise on the operational approaches to maintain peace and tranquility in the area as community leaders, CSOs and other interest groups have been involved in addressing the crisis which must be brought to a halt by all means.
#SecureLagos: Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has dislodged squatters, removed shanties and evacuated abandoned vehicles under Iganmu Bridge after expiration of the 3-day notice served on the illegal occupiers of the area on Monday.
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The Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Shola Jejeloye, speaking after the exercise on Thursday, disclosed that the State Government intends to put the location to good use immediately in order to ensure illegal squatters do not return to the place.
He recalled that during a visit by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu it was agreed that the location should be decongested as part of efforts to remove the traffic gridlock in Apapa.
"The year 2020 has indeed been one of the complex challenges to our safety and security architecture in the State. There have been significant threats to our collective health, safety and security".
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"All these events have indeed tasked our resilience and crisis management capacity; but we have remained resolute about rising above these challenges that threaten our very safety and wellbeing".
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"As a result of the attacks witnessed in October 2020, wherein we suffered significant and colossal losses to a sizeable amount of our security infrastructure, it is indeed trite to mention that these losses have set us back several years, but we remain undefeated".
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"This year has been characterized with a number of firsts which have negatively impacted on our security, architecture. These are the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest that followed the ENDSARS protest".
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"Several security issues particularly armed robbery, cult-related murders and public disorder, street crime, extortion, and so on, reared their ugly heads in dimensions not experienced in Lagos since 2007".
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"Till date, the fund has continued to intervene in providing critical support to almost all security agencies operating in Lagos State at one time or the other".
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