Lagos State Police Command has launched a state-wide operation designed to identify exact trouble spots, especially along construction areas, and flush out criminals, particularly traffic robbers and other miscreants.

According to the command, the operation code-named Operation Flush commences with immediate effect.

Cmmissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa who launched the operation, urged residents to continue to support the police in fighting crime and criminality by providing prompt information and giving all forms of assistance.

Owohunwa assured Lagosians that the Command would continue to partner with the government and other stakeholders towards ensuring optimum safety and security for all and sundry.

He made this known when he summoned a meeting with all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and other strategic officers.

Owohunwa had summoned the meeting following recent agitations by some residents concerning complaints of resurgence of traffic robberies and other disturbances.

At the meeting, Owohunwa, warned all Divisional Police Officers against dereliction of duty, vowing that any officer found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with laid down rules.

He equally charged them to review their respective security architecture towards improving security in their respective Arrears of responsibilities and stamping out completely all forms of traffic robbery and other vices.