Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday convened a meeting of the State Security Council at the State House, Marina, where he received briefings from heads of security agencies on the current security situation in the state.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the meeting, chaired by the governor, had in attendance the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 9 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. A.O. Owolabi; Group Capt. M.A. Imam, Commander 651 Base Services Group of the Nigerian Air Force; Commander of NNS Beecroft Naval Base, Apapa, Commodore P.P. Nimmyel; Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood; and a representative of the Director of the Department of State Services, A.B. Alade.
Also present were the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde, Chief Security Officer to the Governor, CSP Fagbemi Adekunle, and Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Ayo Ogunsan.
After receiving updates from the security chiefs, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed satisfaction with the reports and commended the agencies for their efforts. He urged them to sustain the momentum and ensure Lagos remains safe and peaceful for residents and visitors.
The governor also assured the public of a secure and pleasant festive season, saying the Yuletide would remain “a true season of goodwill” for all in the state.
