As part of measures to boost security of lives and property, Rapid Response Squad,RRS, a unit of the Lagos State Police Command has enhanced security patrol operations, thwarted fifteen robbery attacks last month leading to the rescue of thirty-two armed robbery victims across the state.

According to its Commander, Olatunji Disu, the feat was achieved due to the renewed vigour of personnel of the Squad to achieve the objectives of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration in halting criminal activities in the state.

Disu, an Assistant Commissioner of Police said this while presenting a report on the activities of the anti-crime outfit in Alausa, saying the squad had intensified its collaboration with other security agencies of government to enforce law and order.

He said such partnership enabled the dislodgement of a gang of robbers that attempted to force an entrance into 7up Bottling Company, Ijora last month.

Disu reiterated the regiment’s commitment to halting crime in Lagos State, saying that another robbery incident along Sarumi Street in Egbeda was quelled by his men following a distressed call by residents in the early hours of May 24 this year.

“A distress call was received that a robbery was ongoing at 6, Sarumi Street, Egbeda; the response patrol’s vehicle promptly moved to the scene and on sighting the policemen, the robbers took to their heels” he affirmed.

According to the RRS Commander, as part of strategies to fortify its operations in Lagos, personnel have been mandated to ensure timely response to all distress calls received on the States toll-free lines.

He said RRS team also spreads its surveillance activities across all local governments in the State to deter street-urchins and thieves from causing civil disobedience while also arresting motorcyclists plying prohibited routes.

Disu said one of such patrol exercises led to the arrest of four motorcyclists who were promptly handed over to officials of the Lagos Statetask force in Oshodi for prosecution.

He assured that the RRS team will continue to conduct its patrol activities to maintain the psychological comfort, security and safety of Lagosresidents.