The Lagos State police command has described as fake and recycled a report about increased kidnapping along the Gbagada Expressway in the state.
The command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the report in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
He said: “The command wishes to, for the umpteenth time, debunk a recurring advisory on social media purportedly emanating from the command, about ‘increase in kidnapping incidents along Gbagada Expressway’.
“The command hereby states unequivocally that the claim that such a security alert was issued by the command is false.
“This fake advisory first surfaced in January 2024 and was promptly debunked. It surfaced again in September 2024 and was again debunked. Sadly, purveyors of fake news have churned it out again in March 2025.
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“That notwithstanding, the command is not unmindful of the concerns raised in the alert.”
Hundeyin said the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, had ordered a review of the security architecture in the area.
“CP Jimoh has ordered the immediate review of the security architecture of the entire area.
“The improved security architecture will be regularly reviewed and optimised to ensure absolute security for road users, residents of the area, and the entire people of Lagos.
“To this end, CP Jimoh urges residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation, ” the spokesman added.
Source: Ripples Nigeria
