Lagos: Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning that the state task force will be dissolved if any of its personnel are found guilty of human rights violations, underscoring his zero‑tolerance stance on misconduct within the force.
Jimoh issued the warning on Saturday during a briefing for journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja.
Speaking in response to a viral video of the arrest of a traffic offender, the police chief defended officers’ conduct, insisting there was no evidence of abuse or dehumanisation in the incident.
He said the individual arrested for driving against traffic was treated lawfully and with due process.
Jimoh explained that the suspect was promptly taken before a mobile court, where the charges were read, and bail was granted.
However, the individual was later remanded after failing to meet the bail conditions.
According to him, the task force is legally empowered to enforce environmental and sanitation laws across Lagos State, and its activities are essential to maintaining order in a densely populated city.
The commissioner said task force members have attended retraining sessions on human rights and professionalism.
“I will not hesitate to dissolve the task force and bring in a new set of personnel if there is clear evidence of human rights violations, as no officer is indispensable, ” he said,
He also acknowledged the role of social media and the media in bringing such incidents to public attention, describing it as part of citizens’ responsibility to hold institutions accountable.
However, he cautioned against spreading misinformation that could undermine public trust.
Urging residents to obey the law, he encouraged the public to report misconduct, assuring that all complaints will be investigated thoroughly.
He said that policing in Lagos required a balance between enforcing the law and respecting citizens’ dignity.
“Lagos has a population estimated between 20 and 25 million people, making strict adherence to laws essential to prevent disorder and chaos, ” he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to transparent, disciplined policing and encouraged ongoing public dialogue.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, on Saturday addressed journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja, warning of decisive action against rights abuses.
