Crime in Lagos State has gone down by 75 percent, Gov. Babatunde Fashola has said. He made this claim at the inauguration of projects in Iba and Ojo Council Areas. Fashola attributed the feat to the anti-crime strategies of the Police and the state Neighbourhood Watch.
He commended the security agencies for effectively fighting crime in the state.
"The crime rate in the state has been reduced by 75 percent. Both the Police and the Neigbourhood Watch have helped to nip crimes in the bud. Reporting of serious criminal activities to the police has also improved and this has helped millions of residents and investors to carry out their activities under a conducive atmosphere. All these have made Lagos State a preferred destination," Fashola said.
Fashola also urged the security agencies and the people to also ensure violence-free elections in 2010.
"We urge everyone to be vigilant and report any untoward activity in their communities to the police as we approach the 2011 elections," he said.
He also appealed to the Community Development Associations (CDAs) to protect the projects from being vandalised. The Commissioner for Rural Development, Mr Olanrewaju Balogun, said the amenities were part of the 500 projects approved by the state government aimed at transforming rural areas.
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He commended the security agencies for effectively fighting crime in the state.
"The crime rate in the state has been reduced by 75 percent. Both the Police and the Neigbourhood Watch have helped to nip crimes in the bud. Reporting of serious criminal activities to the police has also improved and this has helped millions of residents and investors to carry out their activities under a conducive atmosphere. All these have made Lagos State a preferred destination," Fashola said.
Fashola also urged the security agencies and the people to also ensure violence-free elections in 2010.
"We urge everyone to be vigilant and report any untoward activity in their communities to the police as we approach the 2011 elections," he said.
He also appealed to the Community Development Associations (CDAs) to protect the projects from being vandalised. The Commissioner for Rural Development, Mr Olanrewaju Balogun, said the amenities were part of the 500 projects approved by the state government aimed at transforming rural areas.
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