By Samuel Ogude(Warri)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, met with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja,on Thursday 29th December, 2022, at about 1050hrs to discuss amongst other things, possible avenue to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in the state.
In a press statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi mnipr, mipra, said the Inspector General of Police(IGP) extended 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 just as he said 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.
The Inspector-General of Police therefore charged all officers to imbibe absolute respect for rule of law and the fundamental rights of all persons, which is the crux and fulcrum of policing services even as he urged members of the public to cooperate with Police Officers for seamless collaborative efforts to stamp out crimes and criminality in the Nigerian society.
The statement said ,in his response, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu 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.
According to the statement, the Governor equally said that his administration will partner with the Police to carry out refresher courses, training, and retraining, and other evaluation processes for Police Officers in all facets of policing duties.
The statement added that the Governor stressed the need to provide some equipment such as cameras, non-lethal weapons among others to combat the excessive use of powers and enhance good police and citizens’ relationships. Part of the statement reads:”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”.