Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, kicked against what it described as the excesses of the state’s law enforcement authorities and called for control and restraint.

The party, in a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Hakeem Amode, lamented alleged harassment of innocent members of the public by certain agents of the Lagos State Government.

He noted that the actions, under the guise of maintaining law and order, had, in some cases, resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Amode challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to demonstrate that they are indeed a government of the people by addressing the unjust treatment of innocent residents in the state.

The party also urged the state government to instruct the law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint and treat citizens with respect.

The statement reads: “While it is unquestionably the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and officers to uphold law and order in society, it is imperative that these individuals do not overstep their bounds in the execution of their duties.

“As the Lagos State chapter of PDP, we stand in solidarity with the residents of our state in calling for a restraint on the excesses exhibited by various law enforcement agencies operating within our region.

“Recently, there was a distressing report of an officer from the Lagos State Task Force fatally shooting a truck driver in the Mile 2 area, where they were deployed to maintain order. Such acts are not justifiable; they are uncivilised, barbaric, and indefensible.”