The police spokesperson encouraged the public to remain vigilant and continue to partner with the police by promptly reporting suspicious activities.
The police command in Lagos on Monday said it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in Lagos, and has consequently detained them.
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and possible accomplices.
The Lagos police command says it has deployed more than 5,000 operatives across the state.
The spokesperson urged residents to remain law-abiding.
The police said N951,300 in counterfeit notes was recovered from the suspects’ premises during the raid.
The Lagos police command has ordered the suspension of an Egungun festival in the Oregun area of the state due to public safety concerns.
The police commissioner in Lagos, Olohundare Jimoh, has decorated a fresh batch of newly promoted officers with their ranks.
DSVA promised to work with the police to get justice for the victims.
She said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the command commiserated with her family and aged mother.
