The Lagos
State Police Command on Wednesday said it has sacked 10 police officers for
various offences, ranging from indiscipline, crime, murder and others.
Adejobi added that 18 police officers were demoted while 29 others were issued warning.
He also
disclosed that in its bid to promote discipline and core values of policing in
Lagos State, the Police Command tried 81 personnel for various criminal and
disciplinary offences that were committed between October 2019 and October
2020, ranging from murder, discreditable conducts, excessive use of power,
corrupt practices and negligence.
Adejobi also
disclosed that some other police officers were awarded extra fatigue while
sixteen (16) of the men were discharged and acquitted for want of evidence.
“The
personnel that were tried in the orderly room proceedings conducted at various
locations in Lagos State included 45 Inspectors, 29 others and seven Corporals.
Similarly, some senior officers of the command have been queried for various
disciplinary offences and the queries are being processed at the Force
Headquarters Abuja for necessary action and punishments.
“It is
important to state that some of the affected personnel were attached to Lagos
State Police Command while others were serving at various police formations
within Lagos State. The trials were instituted based on series of
complaints/allegations levelled against them.
“According to
the provisions of the Police Act and Regulations, punishments are awarded
according to the magnitude of offences committed by police personnel,” he said.
Adejobi said
the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has deemed it necessary to inform
the general public on the steps being taken by the command to sanitise its
workforce in order to change the general perception that Lagos State Police
Command and the entire police force, in particular, condoned indiscipline and
crimes
“The police
boss wishes to reiterate that police personnel are held accountable for their
actions and inactions. He therefore appeals to the general public to report any
misconduct of police personnel to appropriate authorities as such will be
treated accordingly and justice will be done,” he said.
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