Lagos CP orders investigation into molestation of #EndSARS protesters

Etim Effiong

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, on Sunday said the command is indignant at humiliation of Lekki Tollgate protesters, which video has gone viral, adding that the police would investigate the matter soon.

Odumosu has mandated the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, Panti, DCP Adegoke Fayoade, to analyse the video and bring to book whoever that must have been responsible for the abuse of the innocent protesters.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the command is resolute in enforcing all laws in the state, noting that it would not deviate from the Standard Operating Procedures of the Nigeria Police Force and the provisions of the law in discharging its duties.

The statement read: “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video where some arrested ‘EndSARS protesters’ were being molested in a bus by some individuals after their arrest.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, who was piqued by this unprofessional and inhuman act, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, Panti, DCP Adegoke Fayoade, to analyse the video and bring to book whoever that must have been responsible for the act.

“Odumosu reiterates that, in as much as the command is resolute in enforcing all laws in the state, it will not deviate from the standard operating procedures of the Nigeria Police Force and the provisions of the law in discharging its duties.

“The command will fish out those responsible for the molestation and ensure they are punished for their unprofessional conduct.”

The CP, however, urged Lagosians to be law-abiding and always maintain peace, adding that the police and other security agencies will not allow any violence and break down of law and order in any part of the state.