Police strengthen security for Eid el-Kabir and Children’s Day events in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has heightened security across the state in preparation for the Eid‑el‑Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations, deploying a large number of officers to key locations.

Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Tijani, announced the move in a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi.

According to Tijani, the deployment follows a directive from Inspector‑General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, to ensure adequate protection at Eid prayer grounds, recreation centres and other vulnerable sites during the festive period.

He explained that police operatives have been positioned at worship centres, highways, motor parks, recreational facilities, critical infrastructure, linking roads, exit routes and other strategic points throughout Lagos State to safeguard lives and property.

The commissioner directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, personnel of the Police Mobile Force and Counter‑Terrorism Units to increase visibility policing and strengthen anti‑crime patrols across the state.

The operation also includes officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) teams, as well as traffic personnel.

Tijani further instructed officers to ensure effective crowd control and smooth traffic management during the celebrations, while reinforcing security around entry and exit points, highways and major city centres.

He warned all officers and personnel involved in the operation to remain professional, civil and courteous while carrying out their lawful duties. The commissioner also congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid‑el‑Kabir, wishing them a peaceful, joyful and crime‑free celebration.

He extended goodwill messages to children across Lagos State as part of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, which coincided with the Sallah festivities. Tijani advised children and young people to avoid violence and criminal activities, urging them to embrace positive values and remain security conscious at all times.

He also appealed to residents to stay vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities within their communities to the nearest police station. The police commissioner further urged travellers and motorists to cooperate with security personnel deployed on highways and other duty points to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration across Lagos State.