By Daud Olatunji & Monsuru Olowoopejo

Following a report of possible herdsmen attack in Lagos and Ogun states, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 2, Adamu Ibrahim, has ordered that security be beefed up in both states to prevent such attack.

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This came as the Ogun State Police Command has denied reports that some herdsmen have taken over the  Lagos-Ibadan expressway, describing the sponsor of the information as faceless.

Ibrahim, in a statement signed by the Zone Public Relation Officer, PRO, Dolapo Badmos, yesterday, also directed that the Commissioners of Police in both states ensure that there is no ethnic clash within their states.

He said: “Members of the public are hereby implored to go about their lawful activities and report any suspicious criminal attempt (aimed at) disrupting public peace as officers in both states will not relent in its efforts to ensure sustainable peace and security.”

Ogun Police denies herdsmen attack

Meanwhile, reacting to the alleged attack, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi said, there was nothing of such in the state.

Oyeyemi, in a statement, said the expressway and the entire state were peaceful, advising people of the state to ignore the social media report.

He said: “The attention of Ogun State Police Command has been once again drawn to an alleged attack by herdsmen along Lagos/Ibadan expressway as well as an anonymous security alert letter written by a faceless student group urging students and members of public not to travel along that route.

“The faceless group also posted a simulated voice recording on social media where some people are crying and pleading with their alleged attackers not to kill them.

“The Command wouldn’t have dignified the disgruntled elements with a response but in order to allay the fears of the public, the true security situation along that axis has to be made known to all and sundry.