“APM: Lagos is Safe Thanks to Our Collective Efforts. The Impact Of Collaboration On Security In Lagos And What It Means.”
Agbekoya Peace Movement of Nigeria (APM) yesterday assured residents of Lagos State that it will not relent in its effort to secure the people of the state. The APM’s assurances came in the wake of the recent statement made by the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force,Kumar Sanda, that his group had arrested thousands of Boko Haram suspects in Lagos. Speaking on the security situation in the state,spokesperson of the organization,Comrade Adewole Ireti Ayomide, said Lagos State is presently safe for residents, adding that the efforts of APM, and other security outfits at securing the state from both internal and external aggressors have been top-notched and yielding positive results. He added that the APM remains a grassroots security organization in south west with records for effective security and surveillance. “Insecurity has been a major issue in Nigeria.The recent killings in both Plateau and Benue States was a sad reminder of the security deficits across the country,it must be stated also that our efforts at securing the South West region have never being in vain. ” The Agbekoya Peace Movement of Nigeria is all over the South West region.Even,the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams lives in Lagos.The Yoruba generalissimo is always at the top of the security situation both in Lagos and other parts of the south West region. ” However,we are not disputing the fact that there are bad elements around perpetrating criminal acts like kidnapping and killings in the state,it is also very important to note that there are issues that need to be addressed,but I think there is no need to heightened the tension or stoke the fire of uncertainty and fear in the state. “Our organization is always working tirelessly to ensure that all the states in the South West is safe and secured.And we are also doing all these in collaboration with other security outfits across the country. “So,as far as the Agbekoya Peace Movement is concerned,Lagos State is safe and I am assuring residents of the state that we are vigilant and ready to combat any criminal activity that could lead to loss of lives and property. “Notwithstanding,we are still urging the governors in the South West to partner with us in addressing the security challenges in the region”,Ayomide, maintained.
