A friendly show of force has been displayed by security agencies in Lagos State, to show their commitments to ensuring a hitch-and-violence-free election in the State.

According to our Correspondent, Jide Alli-Balogun, the security agencies comprised Lagos State Police Command, Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Rapid Response Squad, Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps, Lagos Task Force, and Operation Mesa.

Alli-Balogun, reports that the Show of Force, led by the Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal and other Heads of Agencies, were divided into five different groups, patrolling major highways in Lagos metropolis in a show of force.

Edgal, while speaking on the essence of the show of force, said it was the resolve and commitment of the security agencies in ensuring the protection of lives of the people at all times.

“This is a friendly show of force in preparation for the general elections. This is to show to Lagosians that they can depend on security agencies in Lagos for their safety before, during and after the elections.

“We are showing to the public that we are ready for the elections. It is not only the police that would provide security but other sister security agencies, including army, NSCDC, Lagos Neighborhood Watch and the FRSC are in collaboration for this exercise.

“We have about 2,350 officers participating in this friendly show of force by all security agencies. This is aimed at reassuring Lagosians of the command’s ability to adequately secure them before, during and after the election.

“We are assuring Lagosians that we will exhibit the highest level of professionalism as this exercise will continue so as to assure them of a peaceful election.

“This is also to showcase our ability not only on land but air. We are utilizing six gunboats and in partnership with the Airforce, while Rapid Response Squad (RRS) also use the choppers for aerial surveillance,” he said.

Edgal said security agencies in the state would work together to ensure the security of lives and property of Lagosians, before, during and after the general elections.

More than one hundred patrol vehicles, including Armoured Personnel Carriers, were involved in the exercise.