The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, has expressed serious concern over the growing wave of cult-related violence and insecurity in Agege, describing the trend as unacceptable and dangerous to community safety.
Tijani made this known on Thursday during a town hall meeting involving officers of Area G Police Command, community leaders, and residents at the Orile-Agege LCDA Hall in Agege.
He lamented the increasing cases of killings and gang activities in the area, noting that insecurity had escalated to troubling levels. Drawing on his years of policing experience in Lagos, the Commissioner said the current situation was far from what used to be obtainable in the past.
According to him, residents once enjoyed relative peace and freedom of movement at any time of day, but the environment has changed significantly due to rising criminal activity.
Tijani specifically identified cultism and gangsterism as major drivers of violence, stating that frequent killings have become a recurring concern.
He said: “I see them killing—one person today, two tomorrow. This must stop.”
The police boss stressed that effective policing cannot be achieved without strong community cooperation, adding that security is a shared responsibility.
He explained that officers cannot be everywhere at once and depend heavily on timely information from residents to respond effectively to crime.
“Policing is not a one-man business. I cannot sit in my office in Ikeja and know everything happening elsewhere,” he said.
Tijani appealed to community members to support security agencies with credible intelligence, noting that collaboration remains key to achieving lasting peace.
He also acknowledged government backing for security operations but urged residents, parents, and local stakeholders to complement official efforts by remaining vigilant and proactive.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the commitment of the police to working closely with communities to restore order and curb cult-related violence in Agege.
Earlier at the meeting, the Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, identified cultism and drug abuse as major factors fueling insecurity in the area. He noted that substance abuse often triggers violent clashes, attacks, and criminal activities among youths.
He referenced a recent incident in Oko-Koto where two people were reportedly killed, calling for stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies.
Similarly, the Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area, Akinola Idowu, expressed concern over rising social challenges affecting young people and local development.
He stated that the council is implementing both short-term and long-term strategies aimed at improving security, boosting productivity, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Idowu added that with continued support from the state government and community involvement, efforts are underway to achieve lasting peace and stability in the area.
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