A man, Adeyemi Abayomi, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State after he allegedly unleashed dogs on police operatives, which later caused a policewoman serious injuries.
Following the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, again reiterated his commitment to defending security personnel against attacks from individuals and groups while discharging their legitimate duties.
According to a statement on Thursday, March 4, 2021, by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the suspect, of No 115, Itire Road, Surulere, unleashed his dogs on police operatives who were on invitation in his compound, with the dogs biting a female inspector, Atim Umoh, and causing her bodily injuries.
Adejobi said “the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at about 1130 a.m when one madam Nneka Regina, of No 103, Lagos Street, Ebutte Meta, went to Surulere Division to complain against the criminal attitude of the suspect for illegally occupying her property at No 115 Itire Road, Surulere and threats to life.
“The police operatives attached to Surulere Division were sent to invite the suspect before he ordered his dogs to attack them.
“The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered that the man be arrested and taken to the State CID for investigation, and prosecution, while his dogs be picked up by the police Dog Section (K-9) for further action.
“He further ordered the police medical team of the command to monitor the treatment and health condition of the woman inspector who is recuperating.”
In the same vein, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the arrest of two suspects, Lious Nwodi and Ismaila Salisu, for assaulting two Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials, Ganiya Ajose and Adeyemi Lanre, at Ogunlana Street, Surulere, on March 3, 2021.
“The duo had disobeyed hand signals at the point and sped off but were forced to a halt when their Highlander SUV with Reg. NO AAA 450 DD had a punctured tyre.
“They were accosted by the officials but the duo beat up the LASTMA officials.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed that the duo be charged to court and they have been so arraigned to Magistrate Court 2, Surulere for conspiracy, Assault on Public Servant and malicious damage today Thursday, 4th March, 2021.
“Odumosu, therefore, warned the general public to desist from attacking security and law enforcement agents while on duty as such is tantamount to a criminal offence which is punishable under the law and the command will not overlook such ignominious act.”
