The Lagos state police command has advised residents of Ikorodu to always have a valid form of identification on them.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Olarinde Famous-Cole, the command spokesperson.
He said the measure is aimed at addressing the menace of “rampant ritual killings” by suspected members of the cult group known as Badoo.
Some alleged members of the group, which terrorises Ikorodu residents, were recently set ablaze .
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Famous-Cole said the command was “deeply concerned” about the criminal activities in the area which he said is affecting the integrity of the state.
“The Lagos state police command would like to inform members of the public especially residents in Ikorodu and environs, that from henceforth everybody moving around that part of the state, residents, students or workers should always have on them a valid form of identification,” the statement read.
“This has become important and necessary because of the series of police operations lined up in the area by the Lagos state police command led by the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations.
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“The planned police operations demand residents to carry on them a valid form of identification which will be verified, in order not to be restricted or face apprehension as adequate security arrangements have been put in place for the safety of every Nigerian throughout the state by the police and other security agencies.”
The police on Sunday announced that it had arrested 100 suspected members of the group “for questioning”.
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