The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents that there is currently no evidence of kidnapping or banditry in the state, urging members of the public to disregard unverified reports capable of causing panic and anxiety.

Speaking during a strategic security meeting held on Thursday at the Police Officers’ Mess, Ikeja, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state.

The CP briefed officers and men of the command on the outcome of a recent security meeting convened by the Inspector-General of Police with Commissioners of Police and other senior officers in Abuja.

According to him, deliberations at the meeting focused on strengthening security nationwide and addressing emerging security challenges in different parts of the country.

He stressed that the Lagos state Police command remains vigilant and proactive in ensuring that criminal elements do not gain a foothold in the state.

The police chief, however, warned content creators and social media users against spreading false or misleading information capable of creating fear among residents, stressing that offenders would face the full weight of the law.

“There is no evidence of kidnappings or banditry in Lagos state. Anyone caught creating or disseminating false security-related content aimed at causing panic among members of the public will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he stated.

Citing a recent case, the CP disclosed that a teacher was arrested for allegedly staging and circulating kidnapping-related content within a school environment in a bid to create fear among students and make the incident appear genuine.

He said the suspect is currently under investigation and would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of the police inquiry.

The Commissioner also announced a renewed enforcement drive against vehicles operating without registration number plates or with concealed plate numbers.

According to him, the Inspector-General of Police has directed that all vehicles plying Nigerian roads must display their registration numbers at all times to aid security agencies in crime prevention and investigation.

He warned that any vehicle found without a number plate or with a covered plate number would be impounded, describing proper vehicle identification as a critical component of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and combat crime.

The Lagos state Police command urged residents to remain law-abiding, verify information before sharing it on social media, and continue to cooperate with security agencies in maintaining peace, order, and security across the state.