{
  "id": 8047964,
  "title": "Don’t leave crime-fighting to police alone – Lagos CP tells residents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/dont-leave-crime-fighting-to-police-alone-lagos-cp-tells-residents",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:21:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/dont-leave-crime-fighting-to-police-alone-lagos-cp-tells-residents/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has urged residents and other community stakeholders to actively collaborate with security agencies in combating crime and preserving peace. At a stakeholders' security meeting organized by the Area D Police Command in Mushin, Tijani emphasized the importance of community-based policing, stressing that active involvement from community members was crucial. He highlighted that the collective aim was to create a safe and secure environment for residents to carry out their activities without fear.\n\nTijani acknowledged the contributions of residents, police personnel, other security agencies, and stakeholders in maintaining relative peace within the area. However, he pointed out that certain security challenges, such as cultism, drug abuse, and other criminal activities, still persist, necessitating a united response. Tijani urged residents not to solely rely on the police for crime-fighting efforts, and called for their active participation in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies to reduce crime levels in their communities.\n\nThe commissioner emphasized that residents should promptly share information about suspicious individuals and activities with security agencies, assuring them that their input would be handled properly. He also addressed the responsibilities of traditional rulers, community leaders, and youths in maintaining peace, resolving disputes, and preventing criminal activities within their areas. Tijani cautioned residents against providing shelter or protection to criminals, urging them to prevent criminal elements from infiltrating their communities.\n\nConcerned about the proliferation of small arms and ammunition in certain parts of the area, Tijani urged residents to report anyone found possessing illegal weapons to the appropriate security agencies. He further emphasized the importance of maintaining peace as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, warning against allowing political differences to disrupt harmony within communities. \"Election will come and go, but we will still remain where we are. We have to ensure peace in our communities,\" Tijani stressed.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has called on residents and other community stakeholders to work closely with security agencies in the fight against crime and the maintenance of peace. Tijani made the appeal on Thursday at a stakeholders’ security meeting organised by the Area D Police Command in Mushin. The meeting, which was […] Don’t leave crime-fighting to police…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}