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.
“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.
“No body should foment trouble because your team is loosing or winning the game.
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