Lagos State Police Command has deployed officers and operational assets across the state to ensure security during Easter celebrations. The move, announced in a statement on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Adebisi, follows a directive from Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai. Personnel have been stationed at worship centres, recreational facilities, major highways, transportation hubs, and other critical public areas. Special focus has been placed on riverine communities, with Marine Police units positioned to boost surveillance and patrols on waterways.
Traffic management measures are in place in coordination with relevant agencies to maintain smooth movement during the festive period. Commissioner Fatai extended Easter greetings to Christian worshippers and urged reflection on values of love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence. He reaffirmed the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing the need for public cooperation. Residents are advised to report suspicious activities promptly and use the emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929 for information or assistance.
Heavy police visibility during Easter is routine, not revelation, and Commissioner Tijani Fatai's deployment does little to address Lagos's everyday security gaps. The same roads with extra patrols this weekend remain hotspots for armed robbery and kidnapping in the weeks before and after. Nigerians know the drill — ceremonial safety promises that vanish with the holiday. This is optics, not overhaul.
