…Says No Evidence of Human Rights Abuse was committed
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has defended the officers of Lagos Task Force involving the case of an apprehended traffic offender, stating that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation.
CP Jimoh said the suspect, arrested for driving against traffic, was handled in line with legal procedures.
According to the Lagos Voice (an online platform), the CP stated this at a meeting at the police headquarters, Ikeja, noting that the Command would not condone any act against human rights from any of the formations under him.
“The suspect was promptly taken before a mobile court, where the charges were read, and bail was granted,” he explained.
He added that the individual was only remanded after failing to meet bail conditions, which is in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner of Police, however, issued a firm warning to members of the state’s task force, declaring that the unit will be dealt with if found guilty of human rights abuses.
Despite backing the officers in this instance, Jimoh made it clear that misconduct would not be tolerated.
“I will not hesitate to dissolve the task force and bring in a new set of personnel if there is clear evidence of human rights violations, as no officer is indispensable,” he stated.
Also, in response to public concerns, the commissioner disclosed that retraining programmes have already been initiated for task force personnel.
The sessions are focused on: professional conduct, respect for human rights, and proper enforcement of environmental and sanitation laws.
