Lagos shooting incidence: IGP, Sanwo-Olu partner on better police/citizens’ relationship
*Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State with Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba
(Nigeria) The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, met with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Thursday, to discuss amongst other things, possible avenue to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in the state.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursday, said: “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, and 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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