The Lagos state police command yesterday 5th August, averted what would
have been a major civil disturbance at Iyana-Oba bus stop through the
timely intervention of the Area Commander in charge of the axis.
Trouble started when a Policeman from Ojo Division, who was said to be
in pursuit of a suspected felon, in an attempt to demobilize the
vehicle, fired at the tyre of the fleeing car. Unfortunately, the bullet
brushed through the arm of a passerby, causing instant tension &
anger among some onlookers.
An attempt by miscreants to take advantage of the
situation to foment trouble was averted, as the Police leadership
employed a combination of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Community
Policing tactics to calm frayed nerves.
The Police NCO has since been arrested and detained, pending the
commencement of disciplinary procedures against him, while the injured
citizen who was rushed to the hospital by the Police is receiving
treatment.
In a similar vein, the command has arrested two Policemen for complicity
in the assault of LASTMA officials while on their legitimate duty.
Meanwhile, the Command Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni has
warned Policemen in the Command to uphold the highest standards of their
professional calling.
He stated further that the Command will zealously work to uphold the
Force leadership position on zero tolerance for indiscipline, abuse of
Human Rights and incivility to members of the public, stressing that he
will not hesitate to bring erring officers to book.
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