The Lagos State Police Command has tactically repelled some hoodlums who attempted to set ablaze
the Oke Odo Division of the command today 24th May, 2021 and twelve (12) of them were arrested.
The command wishes to state clearly that no live was lost and the Police Station was never burnt.
Similarly, the command has restored normalcy to Elemoro where another set of hoodlums attempted to
set ablaze the newly built police station which accommodates the Area J Command, Ajah and Elemoro
Division of the command, in connection with a case of fatal accident recorded in the area, on Monday
24th May, 2021.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, has deployed adequate personnel to the areas. He has also
ordered that the incidences at Oke Odo, Ile Epo and Elemoro be thoroughly investigated. The details of
the incidences will be revealed as soon as possible.
The Commissioner of Police therefore appealed to the general public to remain calm and go about their
lawful businesses as all hands are on deck to suppress any act of lawlessness and criminality in the state
