Lagos State Police Command has received commendations from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its prompt response to and professional handling of gender-based violence and sexual-related crimes in the state.
According to the police spokesman in the state, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, the commendation was given by the NHRC delegation, led by its Zonal Coordinator, Lagos Office, Mr Lucas Koyejo, during a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Appreciating the synergy between the Police and the Commission in the state, the Zonal Coordinator sought more collaboration, especially in the fight against abuse of human rights.
Expressing appreciation to the delegation for the visit, the police commissioner, Alabi, said respect for and protection of fundamental human rights was a cardinal part of his security template, adding that it was emphasized at his maiden press conference upon his assumption of duty on January 24, 2022.
CP Alabi further assured the delegation that the Command would not only continue to protect fundamental human rights of the citizens, respond swiftly to cases involving domestic violence and sexual offences but would see them as priorities.
It was agreed that there should be regular joint human rights training and retraining for police officers in the Command.
