The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, said that the Force was working with the Attorney-General of Lagos State to ensure that the culprits involved in the killing of Lagos Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day, are diligently prosecuted in Courts of competent jurisdiction to serve as a deterrence to others.
IGP Baba, who stated this when he received in audience, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, said that the police hierarchy is desirous of achieving speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in the state.
While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, the IGP reassured that the cases would be meticulously pursued until deserved justice is served.
IGP Baba 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.
He also urged members of the public to cooperate with police officers for seamless collaborative efforts to stamp out crimes and criminality in the Nigerian society.
Responding, 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.
The Governor also 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.
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.
