Naira crisis: Lagos CP threatens to punish law breakers

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has issued a warning to citizens in the state to desist from any break down of law and order.

The police commissioner who gave the warning threatened to prosecute anyone caught involving in break down of law and order.

The CP statement was issued in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday.

Owohunwa cautioned residents and visitors to Lagos that the Command would leave no stone unturned to prevent the breakdown of law and order in the state.

He asserted, “This warning has become necessary following attempts by some miscreants to take advantage of the CBN cash policy to unleash violence in some parts of the state.”

According to him, anyone found wanting would be severely dealt with in accordance with the law.

He admonished all law-abiding Lagos residents to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation.

“The Command has restored normalcy and ensured the optimal deployment of human and operational resources towards guaranteeing their continued safety and security.”

The CP commended the good people of Lagos for always providing prompt and adequate information to the Police.