Football Viewing Centres In Lagos Secure – Police Command Declares
Following the recent bomb explosions that happened near a football viewing centre in Jos, Plateau State, the Lagos State Police Command on Friday, 13 June, 2014 released a statement on the state of security at such centres in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria writes that the Spokesperson for the command, DSP Ngozi Braide said the command had put adequate security measures in place for all football viewing centres in Lagos State and its environs during and after the 2014 FIFA World Cup which kicked off on Thursday in Brazil.
According to Ms. Braide, there would be regular patrols in all areas during night matches.
“We have tight security for all the viewing centres known to us, this includes hotels, restaurants and some open viewing centres.
* The spokesperson of Lagos State Police Command, Ms. Ngozi Braide
“There are other viewing centres not so popular in various neighbourhood, we advise that the operators must watch everyone coming into the centre.
“If they have metal detectors for screening, they should use it for the safety of everybody. If they discover any strange object, they should call the police.
“If there is any suspicious person or movement, they should call the police,” she said.
Braide said there had been meetings between the command and the hotel owners on ways to ensure security in and around the hotels.
“In the last few months, we have met with the hotels management; we have plain clothed personnel on surveillance in all hotels in the state.
“We use this medium to advise members of the public against any kind of violence during and after football matches.
* Nigerian fans watching football match in a viewing centre
“No body should foment trouble because your team is loosing or winning the game.
“We should watch each match with the spirit of sportsmanship. We should also be conscious of our security,’’ Braide advised.
Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in the first match of the football showpiece that would run till 13 July, 2014.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their campaign in the tournament on 16 June with a game against Iran in Group F.
No fewer than 4 persons were reported killed in a bomb blast that happened near a viewing centre in Jos during the final of the UEFA Champions League betwenn Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
The Islamists militant group, Boko Haram, claimed responsibility for the terror attack.
A report was published few days ago that informed that owners of viewing centres in Jos have put up security measure to avoid a repeat of the attack during the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Also, the Adamawa State government was recently reported to have banned all viewing centres in the state from showing football matches during the world.
Source: Legit.ng
