Lagos residents have been reassured of government’s commitment in combating all forms of crime, and prompt response to all crime incidents reported to security agencies.

The residents were urged not to hide any vital information on crimes from security agencies, saying information gathering was an integral part of securing the environment.

According to government, if proactive information intelligence was not provided to security agencies about a threat, the threat would eventually manifest.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communication, Kehinde Bamigbetan, said this at the monthly Interactive session themed ‘Securing our Communities’.

Bamigbetan, spoke at the session organised by Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs for Community Development Committees, Neighbourhood Watch, Community Development Associations with other relevant Stakeholders and held at Ikorodu Division of the State.

He emphasised that government had marshalled enough equipment and resources, human and material, to wipe out criminality in the entire State and was exploring ways to foster a structured relationship with all informal Security Agencies with a vision to holistically and collectively combat crime in the State.

The Special Adviser assured Ikorodu residents that government had zero tolerance for crime, be it kidnapping, stealing, and other criminal acts, urging them to remain calm as the Rapid Response Squad,RRS, was on top of the security challenges being faced presently.

Earlier, the Sole Administrator, Ikorodu Local Government, Gbolahan Ogunleye, earlier in his address assured all the security agencies in Ikorodu Division of his administration’s support in ensuring that operations are carried out judiciously adding that “security is everybody’s business and we all need to work hard to ensure a crime free society”.

In his own contribution, representative of the State Security Service, Ikorodu Division, Funsho Adeleke, implored residents not to leave security issues to Government alone because people in the neighbourhood have vital information about those who reside in their various localities.

He urged all residents in Ikorodu to volunteer vital and useful information that will be helpful to the office of the State Security Services for effective follow up in ensuring that every area of the State is safe and secured.