Lagos CP removes DPO over abuse
Adegoke Fayoade, commissioner of police Lagos State Command, has directed the divisional police officer of Gowon Estate Division to step aside over alleged abuse of his office.
The DPO had reportedly detained a lawyer who appeared for his client involved in an issue with the police.
The Nigerian Bar Association has expressed its dismay over the DPO’s action.
Benjamin Hudeyin, spokesperson for the command, said, in a statement, that the commissioner ordered the suspension of the DPO “pending a review of his case by other supervisory authorities.”
“The CP had earlier ordered a thorough investigation into the matter upon receipt of the publication.
“CP Fayoade has equally directed the OC Legal of the Command to initiate steps to reach out to the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos State Branch to enable a round table discussion towards preventing a recurrence of the avoidable incident and enhancing better police-lawyers relationship.
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“The Lagos State Police Command, under the stewardship of CP Fayoade, will continue to uphold the rule of law, while not hesitating to sanction any officer found engaging in unprofessional, unethical and discreditable conduct, Hudeyin said.
