The Lagos State Police Command has once again debunked a recurring advisory on social media purportedly emanating from the command about "an increase in kidnapping incidents along Gbagada Expressway."

In a statement on Friday, Spokesperson for the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the claim that such a security alert was issued by the Lagos State Police Command is false.

"This fake advisory first surfaced in January 2024 and was promptly debunked. It is sad that purveyors of fake news have churned it out again in March 2025," he said.

Hundeyin said the command is not unmindful of the concerns raised in the alert.

"Consequent upon this, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered an immediate review of the security architecture of the entire area to be carried out by affected Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Area Commanders, in a bid to forestall such an occurrence.

"The improved security architecture will be regularly reviewed and optimized to ensure absolute security for road users, residents of the area, and the entire people of Lagos State. To this end, CP Jimoh urges Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation.

"In the same vein, Lagosians are urged to remain security conscious and report any suspicious activity around them to the nearest police station or call Lagos State Police Command Control Room on 08065154338, 08063299264, or 09129229576.

"Meanwhile, CP Jimoh has given marching orders to detectives of the Command to go on."

ASA