Fashola to Lagosians: Call me on08034301122 on Gawat’s whereabout

IKEJA—Governor Babatunde Fashola, yesterday,
appealed to Lagosians who have information
regarding the whereabouts of Nigerian Television
Authority, NTA, presenter, Alhaji Razaq Gawat, to
urgently come forward with such.
Fashola, who made the appeal, in an interview with
newsmen, said such information will aid the
investigation by police and the state government
on the issue.
The governor noted that the success of any
investigation by the police is based on information
provided by the residents of the state, adding
"anyone who brought any useful information that
could lead to the finding of the missing person
would be substantially rewarded."
He said: "I am optimistic that we will find him. I
urge everybody to remain hopeful that we will find
him. I know the police are working. They have some
useful information that they are sharing with me.
We are pursuing the leads, it may take time. We
are checking every information."
"Anybody who has any information that may lead
us to him, let us know. My number is
08034301122".
Reiterating his call for useful information, Fashola,
who also urged the people to remain calm, further
assured, "I know that the police are working hard at
the leads that we have picked up. Everybody who
has reason to believe that he (Gawat) could be here
or there must help us. Call 767 or 112 emergency
toll free numbers to inform the security agents."
The Lagos State Police Command has said it is
investigating the case.
The command's spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, a
Deputy Superintendent of Police, said: "The case
was that of missing person and not kidnap."
Investigation so far, according to police sources,
show there was no sign of struggle where his
vehicle was found at Apongbon end of Eko Bridge.
The car, sources said, was neatly parked.