Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- The Lagos State Police Command said it has intensified security deployments across schools, worship centres and other public institutions, amid growing national concerns over recent abductions and coordinated attacks reported in parts of northern Nigeria.

Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh announced the measures on Monday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja.

He assured residents that Lagos remained safe, but noted that the enhanced deployments were necessary as the year drew to a close.

"Lagos is safe and secure," Mr Jimoh said. "We have deployed additional personnel to all schools, places of worship and other major public locations to ensure the safety of all residents. These deploy...