BOLANLE RAHEEM: IGP MEETS GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON SPEEDY ACTION
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba,met with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, today Thursday, December, 29,2022, at about 1050hrs to discuss possible means to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in the state.
The IGP while extending his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased,reassured that the cases would be meticulously pursued until deserved justice is served, stressed that the Force is working with the Attorney-General of Lagos State to ensure that the offenders are diligently prosecuted in Courts of competent jurisdiction to serve as a deterrence to others.
In his response, the Governor promised to support the Police in making sure that justice is served in the extant case and to collaborate with the Police on advocacy programmes to educate the citizenry on understanding and respecting the laws of the land for an improved relationship with the Police. He similarly stressed that his administration will partner with the Police to carry out refresher courses, training,retraining, and other evaluation processes for police officers in all facets of policing duties.
Governor Sanwo-Olu equally emphasized the need to provide some equipment like body cameras, non-lethal weapons, etc., to curb excessive use of powers and boost good police/citizens relationships.
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