He stated
this at a town hall meeting with some residents of Surulere area of the state.
The forum
was on “ Partnership with Community for Crime Prevention.’’
Imohimi
called for state of emergency on cultism, saying that cultism among youths in
Lagos was alarming.
The
Commissioner said, “I instructed one of my officers to carry out a research on
the reason for increase in cultism among the young ones, and it was revealed
that it gives them a kind of advantage over their peers.”
He added
that, “For some, they joined to avoid being intimidated. Whatever reason it is,
the blame is on us parents for not caring enough about our children.”
Imohimi
appreciated the residents of Surulere for their support in crime fighting and
criminality in their community, adding that the level of criminal in the area
has drastically reduced.
He urged the
residents of Surulere to continue to provide useful information to the police
in their area, urging them to report any “unprofessional” conduct of police
officers.
He also
called on parents and guardians to monitor their children’s movement to prevent
them from being used as political thugs during the forthcoming general
elections.
Imohimi
added, “The election year is approaching and it is time we started talking to
ourselves. Do not allow politicians to come and use your children as touts.
“All you
need to do is get your PVC and vote peacefully. Let us not allow some people
come from elsewhere to disrupt the peace in Lago
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