Following increasingly threats posed by miscreants on roads, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, and the State’s Neighborhood Watch to intensify surveillance efforts to safeguard road users.

The call was made during Tuesday’s plenary session when Hon. Sanni Okanlawon (Kosofe I) raised the issue under Matter of Urgent Public Importance. He decried the growing menace of miscreants who harass commuters, snatch belongings, and create fear across major roads in the State.

“There is an urgent need to curb the unlawful activities of these individuals. If left unchecked, they could render the State unsafe,” Okanlawon warned.

Supporting the motion, Hon. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho II) confirmed that the presence of miscreants has become widespread, emphasizing the need for security agencies to step up their patrol and surveillance.

Hon. Desmond Elliot added that critical black spots across Lagos must be closely monitored, urging the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to collaborate with other security outfits in addressing the issue.

Also speaking, Hon. Aro Moshood highlighted how some miscreants pose as helpers during vehicle breakdowns, only to turn around and extort or harass drivers.

Other lawmakers unanimously agreed on the need for heightened security measures to protect residents and commuters. Consequently, the House resolved to call on the Commissioner of Police and Neighborhood Watch to strengthen their operations and curb the activities of miscreants.

In a separate development, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu emphasized the for a quarterly review of the 2025 budget for improved accountability among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

In response, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Committees on Budget and Economic Planning to handle the matter and report their findings to the House.