By Hassan Zaggi
Following the shooting and the killing of a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi Vandi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali, has charged all officers to imbibe absolute respect for rule of law and the fundamental rights of all persons.
This, according to him, is the crux and fulcrum of policing services and therefore, 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 IGP gave the charge when the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, visited him at the Force Headquarters, Thursday.
The visit was to discuss, amongst other things, possible avenue to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in Lagos state.
In a statement by the Force Spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP again, used the opportunity to extend his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and reassured that the cases would be meticulously pursued until deserved justice is served.
The IGP 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.
Speaking, Governor 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.
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.
