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New Naira Notes Scarcity: Lagos Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi Tasks Banks Manage Situation

By Susan Pepple

Feb 4, 2023

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Abiodun Alabi has called on commercial banks to device policies that would reduce incidents of breakdown of law and order among the banking public.

According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, a Superintendent of Police, CP Alabi made this call during a meeting with Chief Security Officers (CSOs) of all commercial banks operating in Lagos State.

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Abiodun Alabi

The meeting was necessitated by the rising cases of brawls and free-for-all breaking out at various branches of commercial banks in the state.

The security chiefs were equally encouraged to do all within legal means to prevent any breach of public peace in their respected domains.

CP Alabi assured Lagosians that while the situation surrounding the new naira notes continues to be monitored, the Command will continue to prioritize the safety and security of the banking public and the society at large.

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