Lagos CP Flags Off Medical Evaluation Exercise For Defunct SARS Members

LUCKY AKRA

In line with the idea and order of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to change the psyche of the operatives of the defunct SARS and other Tactical units, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, yesterday 2nd November, 2020, flagged off the debriefing and medical evaluation exercise for the operatives at the Area F Command Hall, GRA Ikeja.

At the flag off of the event, CP Odumosu informed them of the commitment of the Inspector General of Police to change the psyche of the operatives and prepare them for better Police duties, which are entirely different from their previous duties.

He admonished the operatives not to shy away from reforms and advised them to key into the ongoing reform agenda of the IGP in the Nigeria Police Force, as a sine-qua-non to having people-oriented policing in the country. 

The course outline for the debriefing exercise, which runs through Wednesday 4th November, 2020, includes Public Relations principles, Concept of Community Policing, Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ENDSARS: Experience, Challenges, Hopes and Aspiration, and the way forward. These topics will be handled by scholars from various fields. The medical evaluation conducted included Urinalysis, Toxicology, Fasting and Random Blood Sugar tests, and psychological test.

The Lagos CP likewise charged the senior officers of the Command to always supervise their men posted on duty at various locations across the state; stating that adequate supervision of officers and men will enhance good service delivery, especially, during the ember months. 

CP Hakeem Odumosu also encouraged the members of his management team, comprising of the Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders and Heads of Department in the Command, at the meeting held at the Conference Hall, Command Headquarters, Ikeja, to put the men on their toes towards having visibility policing, adequate patrols, intelligence-driven policing and public safety across the state.

The Police Boss finally assured his officers of the support of the Inspector General of Police, the government and good people of Lagos State.
He also assured them of compensation and replacement of burnt and lost facilities during the unrest and advised them to have a good relationship with members of the public and also add more pep in solidifying the security network of Lagos State.