Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola reportedly frowned at the recent report by the United States of an imminent bomb attack in Lagos state.
The report, which went viral on the social media during the weekend warned US citizens in Nigeria, saying “groups associated with terrorism” could be planning to attack Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.
But Fashola strongly flayed the report, saying that that could further heat up the polity should have been better handled by the US.
The governor, who spoke while handing over 100 patrol vans and 150 motorcycles to the state’s police command, said the report came at a time when the country is battling terrorism.
He said, “There is no further information regarding the timing and method of the attack. US citizens were just cautioned to avoid the hotel. I think there are channels of communication which information of that type can be shared without creating panic. And I think that citizens of all nations can be protected without throwing a cat among pidgins.
“I will hope that we are more circumspect in the way we share information and that our intentions are noble.
“This is very important. At this time, what the country needs is more information in the right hands, to the right places. This will assist our agencies and government to overcome this difficult period”.
Speaking on the recent abduction of about 200 school girls in Chibok,Borno, Fashole urged all Nigerians to unite to ensure their rescue.
He urged the police in the state to be dedicated to their duty and ensure judicious use of the items.
Fashola said, “These tools mean nothing unless we have dedicated men and women who choose to act professionally in the responsibility of law enforcement entrusted upon them”.
