PRESS RELEASE 11/08/2017
In
the past few days, the Lagos State Police Command has recorded some incidents
of jungle justice across the State.
2. Recent
cases are:
·
The incident of 8th August, 2017 at Ajala
Bus-Stop, Ijaiye-Ojokoro where two (2) persons suspected to be
Kidnapers/Ritualists were completely burnt, while some buildings were
vandalized.
·
The incident of 10th August, 2017 at Ile-Zik Bus
Stop, along Old Abeokuta Road, where mob attempted to carry out jungle justice
on some destitute, suspected to be Ritualists/Kidnappers. This was prevented by
quick intervention of the Police and Sister Security Agencies.
·
The incident of 11th August, 2017, where a
destitute who appeared to be mentally deranged was set ablaze by mob on the
allegation that he possessed a telephone.
3. It is
necessary to mention that in the course of the disdainful acts, vital evidence
are destroyed. In addition, in the course of discharging its Constitutional
responsibilities and prevent the barbaric act, Police officers were fatally
wounded, while stones were hurled at them as well as Police Patrol Vans.
However, a number of arrests were made in this regard.
4. The
foregoing has made it imperative that the general public be reminded of the
provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) as
amended which states thus:
·
“It shall be the duty of every citizen to
respect the dignity of other citizens and the rights and legitimate interests
of others and live in unity and harmony and in the spirit of common
brotherhood”
·
“No person shall be subjected to torture or
inhuman or degrading treatment”
5. There
is no justification for jungle justice on suspected persons. It is barbaric and
uncivilized. It is a manifestation of the erosion of our moral values and a
disregard to sanctity of human lives. It violates the rule of law and dents the
image of the State. Above all, it is a violation of the law, and all those
arrested in connection with the aforementioned cases will be made to face the
full wrath of the law.
6. The
General public is advised to report any suspicious happening in their areas to
the Police and other Security Agencies. The public is assured of the renewed
commitment of the Police and other Security Agencies to prompt response to such
reports. The public is also assured of renewed synergy amongst the institutions
saddled with criminal justice administration towards ensuring quick
dispensation of justice.
7. The
general public is therefore, strongly advised to desist from this unlawful and
barbaric act. No effort will be spared in ensuring that lawful means are used
to bring to justice, anyone who violates the law, please.
CP FATAI A. OWOSENI,
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND,
IKEJA.
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