CP Abiodun Alabi
*Pledges respect for human rights
*Vows to eschew extra judicial killing and incivility to members of the public
By Praise Agbro, Lagos
New Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi has presented a template of administration and policing of the State.
He took over reins of leadership from his predecessor, Hakeem Odumosu who has been promoted to the position of Assistance Inspector General, AIG.
In his template, the new CP harped on respect for fundamental human rights, ensuring that personnel conform with professional ethics and discipline, building confidence and mutual trust between the Police and members of the public and be responsive to constructive criticism.
He also promised to strengthen the Command’s Rapid Response Squad and increase Police presence in all parts of the State.
The new CP bared his mind while speaking with journalists, Monday, shortly after assuming office .
“There will be respect for fundamental human rights I will ensure that no breach of human rights will be tolerated under my command and watch.”
“Although Lagos State is undoubtedly a familiar turf for me having served in the state for many years in different capacities,nevertheless, it has become necessary to bring to the fore my template and policing vision.
“We will also ensure that our men’s conduct while discharging their duties must be in conformity with our professional ethics especially with issues of corruption and extra Judicial killing and act of incivility to members of the public.
“We will strive to build confidence and trust in members of the public particularly with state actors and non-state actors through intelligence led community policing.
“Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers will be encouraged to meet regularly with non state actors to ensure common problems confronting their various areas of responsibilities are collectively addressed. ”
“I will not be allergic to constructive criticism but will see it as an information to rejig our security architecture for our policing strategy. ” The CP pledged.
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