Lagos council cautions Alimosho residents about false security alerts

Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos State has cautioned its residents against the spread of fake information and false security alerts, describing the practice as a danger to public safety.

The warning was issued by council chairman Mr. Johnson Akinpelu in a statement on Tuesday.

Akinpelu expressed concern over the increasing circulation of misinformation and false security alarms within the community.

He described the trend as a serious threat to public safety and social harmony.

He also thanked God, security agencies and stakeholders for maintaining a peaceful Eid‑el‑Kabir celebration across the area.

“Our concern now is how people are increasingly spreading fake news and false security alarms in the community,” he said. “This poses a serious threat to public safety and social harmony.”

Akinpelu noted that some individuals were sharing misleading information and old videos of violent incidents to create fear among residents.

“Some individuals have developed the habit of circulating misleading information and old videos of violent incidents from other countries or previous years,” he said. “They falsely portray them as current events in order to create fear and panic among residents.”

He added that the trend of raising false alarms by sharing unverified and misleading information, especially videos of incidents that occurred years ago or in other countries, was becoming disturbing.

“This act is irresponsible, dangerous and capable of causing unnecessary panic,” he said.

The chairman urged Community Development Associations, the Christian Association of Nigeria and the League of Imams to sensitize their members and discourage the habit of forwarding messages without proper verification.

He also called on the National Orientation Agency to intensify public enlightenment campaigns against misinformation.

“Fake information has triggered communal and tribal conflicts in some places. We must nip this menace in the bud,” he added. “The police and other relevant agencies should strengthen efforts to curb the spread of false information.”

Akinpelu also expressed concern over the activities of scavengers operating within communities, noting that some had been linked to criminal activities.

He urged residents and community leaders to deny them access to neighbourhoods, stating that their services were no longer necessary because licensed Private Sector Participation waste operators were already providing waste collection services.

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