Security: Lagos CP Parleys Chief Judge, Attorney-General For Smooth Dispensation Of Justice

LUCKY L. AKRA

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has made the move to strengthen the existing synergy and understanding between the Police Command and the judiciary.

CP Hakeem Odumosu on Tuesday 9th February, 2021, was said to have a view to having speedy and effective dispensation of justice in the state. 

According to the report by the Lagos State Police Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, CP Odumosu met with the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) and the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, in their respective offices at Ikeja, Lagos State. 

The Police boss emphasized on the need for the Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary to make policies and adopt strategies that will solidify the Criminal Justice System and overhaul the legal framework in the state so as to be in tandem with the present happenings and dimensions of crimes and criminality in the state and Nigeria at large.

CP Odumosu was satisfied with the newly passed Anti Cultism Bill, which awaits the consent of Mr Governor and other steps being taken by the Lagos State Government to tackle insecurity and crimes in the state. 

The Attorney-General and the Chief Judge of Lagos State appreciated the visit of the Commissioner of Police and his hand of friendship extended to the two vital government entities in Administration of Justice viz-a-viz projecting solid security architecture in the state.
They further assured the Commissioner of Police of adequate supports towards fighting crimes and lawlessness in Lagos State with the assurance that the synergy will improve the Criminal Justice System and the general safety of Lagos State.