By DEBORAH AKPEDE

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of individuals using covered vehicle number plates in violation of existing regulations.

Tijani gave the directive on Thursday during a strategic security meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical commanders at the Officers’ Mess in Ikeja.

He warned that unauthorised use of covered number plates would not be tolerated, stressing that only legally permitted individuals could use them.

The commissioner directed enforcement teams across the state to ensure strict compliance with the regulation and deal decisively with violators.

According to him, the measure aims to strengthen security operations and enhance crime detection throughout the state.

Tijani also reviewed the security situation in Lagos State, assessing strategies aimed at sustaining peace and addressing emerging security challenges.

Officers at the meeting

He directed senior officers to intensify intelligence gathering, strengthen community policing, and deepen collaboration with other security agencies.

The police chief stressed the importance of intelligence-led policing, noting that local information remained vital to crime prevention.

”Effective policing cannot be achieved without active public participation. Information from communities remains critical to preventing crime,” he said.

He urged officers to strengthen engagement with residents and community leaders, building public trust through professionalism and prompt responses.

Tijani called for enhanced visibility policing, encouraging residents to actively participate in safeguarding their various communities.

He further emphasised the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, particularly in border areas, to prevent criminal infiltration into Lagos State.

He stressed the need for continuous monitoring of security threats, improved communication, and regular capacity-building programmes for officers.

The commissioner urged personnel to remain professional, disciplined, and deeply committed in the discharge of their constitutional duties.

Tijani assured residents that the command would continue strengthening operational strategies and partnerships to ensure safety across the state. (NAN)

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