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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, has cleared the officers of Lagos State Task Force of any wrongdoing in a  recent case  involving the  arrest of a traffic offender , stating that there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation.  CSP Akerele, Lagos Taskforce Chairman. 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 disclosed at a meeting held 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 for...

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked widespread reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu , ordered the disbandment of all police tactical units across state commands nationwide. In an official statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid , the police described the circulating reports as a “misrepresentation” of the IGP’s directive. According to the statement, the IGP did not order a blanket dissolution of tactical squads. Instead, he directed a strategic reduction and restructuring of such units to address concerns over their proliferation and alleged misconduct. The police chief acknowledged growing public unease about the activities of tactical teams, particularly those created independently by Commissioners of Police and other formation heads. He noted that while these units have contributed significantly to crime-fighting efforts, their unchecked expansion has strained manpower at police divisions and...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu. Mr Tunji Disu, Acting Inspector General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulated Disu on his elevation to the position of acting Inspector General of Police, stating that it is well deserved considering his high level professionalism, competence and contribution to the Nigerian Police for over three decades. According to statement issued on Wednesday by Gboyega Akosile - Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, described Disu's appointment as an honour to Lagos State. The Governor expressed confidence that Disu will excel in his new position because he has the competence, capacity and track record of good leadership as a seasoned professional and administrator who has distinguished himself in several positions in the past. He said: “I congratulate Mr. Olatunji Disu...