The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that its officers attacked residents during a demolition exercise in the Oworonshoki area of the state.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police described the reports as “false, misleading, and mischievously published to misrepresent the facts,” insisting that its personnel only provided security support to ensure peace and order.
According to the statement, the demolition was carried out by the Lagos State Department of Urban Development and Planning in conjunction with the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences, after months of due process, including the issuance of official notices and payment of compensation to affected occupants.
Adebisi emphasized that police officers deployed to the site were under strict instructions to act professionally and with restraint, maintaining respect for human rights and human dignity at all times.
“The presence of our personnel was solely to prevent a breakdown of law and order. At no point did officers engage in violence, harassment, or collaboration with hoodlums as alleged,” the statement read.
The Command reiterated that its role in such exercises is strictly to provide security coverage for government agencies and ensure that operations are conducted peacefully.
It further urged members of the public to disregard the misleading reports and verify information before sharing, assuring residents that the police under Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, remain committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting lives and property, and supporting lawful government policies aimed at promoting peace, safety, and urban development in Lagos State.