Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commissioned a newly reconstructed Police Station in Ikosi-Isheri area of the state, saying that no investment in the protection of lives and properties of Lagosians is too great regardless of the resources spent in achieving such feat.
The governor said the construction and delivery of the modern Police Station in Isheri was due to its strategic location, adding that the importance attached to the security of lives and properties by the present administration in the state was informed by the belief that business activities can only thrive in a safe and secured environment.
According to him, “We believe that the continued prosperity of our State can only be achieved under a well-secured and peaceful environment, hence our strong financial investment on security architecture, modern equipment, vehicles and welfare to enhance the fighting capacities of our security agencies.”
The governor, represented by the state Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Seye Oladejo, laid emphasis on the need to adequately police Isheri and its environ being a border town to Lagos as well as the need by men of the Police Force to make sure that the peaceful co-existence in the area is not threatened.
“The government and the people of Lagos State can attest to the resounding successes that officers and men of the security agencies have recorded in the quest and determination to secure our lives.”
The Governor however sought for increased vigilance from residents of the State while also urging security officers to re-double their efforts in curtailing the antics of kidnappers, abductors, cultists, gangsters and other crimes that are occurring in recent times.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area H, Aliyu Garba, promised to ensure that the Police Station is well manned and positioned to provide improved security service delivery and maintenance of law and order to resident of the area as well as visitors.
“With this great achievement, I can authoritatively state that Isheri Police Division Headquarters is ready and determined to fight back those that seek to breach the peace within its environs”, he said.
The Commissioner of Police however appreciated the collaboration and contribution of the Community Development Associations (CDAs), as well as the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) for initiating the commencement of the construction of the Police Station before the intervention of the State Government.
Also speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Sole Administrator of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, Aremo Adewale Abdul applauded the gesture of the State Government and assured that the Council will do all within its resources to maintain the facility.
The traditional ruler of Isheri-Ikosi area, His Royal Highness Albert Olubankole lauded the support of the State government to the community, asserting that his domain had since ceased to be haven for settling all manner of disputes since the police station became operational.
The Royal father warned residents of the area to desist from perpetrating any form of unscrupulous acts that may make them fall on the wrong side of the law.
