Eid-el-Kabir: Police urges Lagosian to report officer misconduct

Eid-el-Kabir: Police urges Lagosians to report officer misconduct

Date: 5 June 2025 10:22am WAT

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The Lagos State Police Command has called on residents to report any instances of its police officers misconduct or abuse of authority during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this call in a statement on Thursday following the deployment of police personnel from various specialised units.

These include the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Eko Strike Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Intelligence Department, Anti-Bomb Squad, and other tactical and conventional teams across the state.

According to Hundeyin, these teams will be equipped with armoured personnel carriers and other patrol vehicles to strictly focus and provide security and protection at all Eid praying grounds, Mosques and religious facilities, venues of gatherings and celebrations, and other areas of recreation.

Hundeyin noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has mandated all officers and other personnel of the Command to discharge their duties with utmost professionalism, courtesy and politeness in ensuring that the rights of all citizens are respected.

“They are to be courteous, polite, professional but firm in carrying out their official duties and other obligations during the period in whatever capacity and wherever they are posted,” Hundeyin stated.

He added that CSP Jimoh also implores all Lagosians to be law-abiding, tolerant, respect and cooperate with the Police Officers in the discharge of these responsibilities.

Hundeyin also urged residents to report any instance of police misconduct and Complaints against Police actions or inactions that violate Citizens Rights through the Lagos State Command Complaint Response Unit via the website http://lagos.npf.gov.ng, WhatsApp at 09111111151, or by phone call at 09111111150.

He also appealed to Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station for immediate response and action.

“Parents and guardians are implored to prevail on their Children and wards to be law abiding and resist any attempt to be used to disturb the Public peace before, during and after the celebration.

“The full weight of the law will be applied on disorderly individuals or group of miscreants whose actions can constitute disturbance of the peace and violation of the rights of people of the State during the Sallah celebration and beyond.”