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By Christopher Oji
Eko Strike Force, a security unit of the Lagos State Police Command has recovered 111 assorted firearms in the last one year in different parts of the state .
Commissioner of Police in Lagos state Command ,Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed the achievement during the commissioning of the headquarters of the security unit in the Soomolu.
The CP also stated that the Eko Strike Force was created to complement the Rapid Response Squad(RRS) .
He said:”Last year,when I resumed as the Commissioner of Police in the state . I moved around the state . The RRS was fantastic .So ,Eko Strike Force was created ,not as a rival to RRS , but to complement what they are doing.”
CP Jimoh explained that the Eko Strike Force was designed to fill operational gaps in areas where existing units could not respond quickly enough, stressing that the squad was not created as a rival to the RRS,but to support and enhance its effectiveness.
According to him, the unit was initially stationed at an Area Command office in Surulere,but later relocated to Shomolu to improve mobility and enable faster access to both the Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island.
He said: “ The Eko Strike Force was created as an intervention squad to fill the gap in areas where the RRS is not deployed or where rapid digital and tactical response is required. It is not a rival to the RRS, but a complementary force to strengthen security across Lagos State.”
The CP also revealed that the unit, which started with only five vehicles provided by the Lagos State Government, has expanded significantly to 17 operational vehicles, including tactical patrol vans and three Armored Personnel Carriers ( APC) to enhance crime-fighting capacity.
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“From the initial five vehicles provided for take-off, the Eko Strike Force has grown to about 17 vehicles. The Inspector-General of Police also approved armored patrol vehicles to ensure our personnel are protected during dangerous operations.” the police boss said .
He continued that:” Our overt teams patrol the streets to reassure residents, while the covert tactical teams work underground to track criminals. Because of this structure, our response time to incidents in Lagos is now less than five minutes in many cases.”
Highlighting the achievements of the squad within one year, he revealed that the covert tactical team recovered 111 illegal firearms from criminal elements, describing the development as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime.
He attributed the success to the cooperation of Lagos residents and the support of the state government in strengthening the security architecture.
He also commended the Executive Chairman of Soomolu Local Government for the construction of the Eko Strike Force headquarter and assured him of the determination of the pilice to continue to make the state safe for residents and visitors.
Executive Chairman of Soomolu Local Government ,the donor of the new headquarters ,Lateef Ashiru commended the Lagos CP for the improved security in Somolu and other parts of the state .
He also stated that the construction of the modern office for the Eko Strike Force is aimed at improving security in Somolu and neighbouring communities .
The LG boss also assured of more support for the Eko Strike Force and other security agencies
