The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, hosted rapper Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, and skit maker Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, on Wednesday.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the meeting at the command headquarters was called to address security concerns in the state.
According to him, Owohunwa charged the stakeholders with preaching peace, tolerance, and the rule of law to their teaming followers..
The statement read, “The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, today convened a meeting of political parties, traditional rulers, religious/youth/market leaders, media influencers and other opinion moulders at the POWA Hall of the Command Headquarters, Ikeja Lagos.
“The meeting which was convened to address security concerns within the state following the Presidential Election and in view of the coming Gubernatorial Election provided the opportunity for Lagosians to ventilate their concerns, point out areas of security needs and recommend strategies that would help curb any form of violence within the state.
“The Commissioner of Police reminded influential people that they have an important role in setting an example and can help ensure that peace is maintained by speaking out against any form of violence or aggression.”
Owohunwa also stated that the Command will not hesitate to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with troublemakers in accordance with the law.
Some attendees at the stakeholders meeting include Barrister Femi Falana SAN, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, Barrister Monday Ubani (NBA Chairman Ikeja), Eze Ndigbo of Alimosho, Igwe Lawrence, Eze Ndigbo of Ikeja, Eze Uche Dimgba, Alhaji Suleiman Baba, representing the Arewa Council of Chiefs, Barrister Yinka Oguntimehin and Mr Mobolaji Olusegun, Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council.