Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has dismissed recent reports of kidnapping along Gbagada Expressway as fake and recycled news, urging residents to disregard such claims.
He also ordered the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for spreading the misinformation.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Lagos State Police Command, CP Jimoh made it clear that the widely circulated security alert did not originate from the Command.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to, for the umpteenth time, debunk a recurring advisory on social media purportedly emanating from the Command about ‘an increase in kidnapping incidents along Gbagada Expressway.’
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“The Command hereby states unequivocally that the claim that such a security alert was issued by the Lagos State Police Command is false,” the statement read.
According to the police, the fake alert first surfaced in January 2024 and was debunked at the time.
It resurfaced again in September 2024 and was once more dismissed as false.
The latest circulation in March 2025 has raised further concerns over the deliberate spread of misinformation.
Despite the false nature of the alert, Jimoh assured Lagosians that the Command remains committed to ensuring their safety.
He has directed Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Area Commanders to conduct an immediate review of security measures in and around the Gbagada area to prevent any potential security threats.
“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,” the police assured.
Jimoh further urged Lagosians to remain security conscious and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact the Lagos State Police Command Control Room via the following hotlines: 08065154338, 08063299264, or 09129229576.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner has directed detectives to track down those responsible for spreading the false alert, vowing to ensure they face legal consequences.
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“Purveyors of fake news are equally warned to desist from such criminal acts or face the full wrath of the law,” the statement concluded.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring public safety and tackling misinformation that could incite unnecessary fear among Lagosians.
