Lagos CP hails Sanwo-olu, IGP others for unwavering support, commitment on security

The new Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, hailed the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and as well as the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun for their unwavering support and commitment to the issue of security and safety in Lagos State.

Fayoade gave this statement during his assumption of office as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos on Thursday, at the state headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos.

 According to him , “I stand before you today with profound humility and a deep sense of responsibility as I take over the duty and function of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. All adoration and thanks to the Almighty God, who rules and exercises dominion over the affairs of men, for this unique opportunity bestowed on me”

 “I am deeply grateful for the trust that has been placed on me by a consummate super cop with consummate skills, the Inspector-General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, In the same vein, I wish to express my profound gratitude to Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for unwavering support and commitment to the issue of security and safety in Lagos State”

“Let me at this point express my deep appreciation to my predecessor AIG Idowu Omohunwa and the Acting CP, DCP Waheed Ayilara, who held forth before my assumption of duty, today, for sustaining and improving on the established security architecture in Lagos State. I would like to unequivocally pledge my absolute dedication, commitment and resolve to the principles of justice and community safety in Lagos.

“ In line with the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police, as clearly stated in the Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Policing mission and mandate as enshrined in Section 4 and 5 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, my unalloyed commitment and that of the officers and men of this Command is to ensure the safety and security of the people of Lagos State. Fayoade said

He said that this will be achieved through practical, proactive policing, community engagement, strict and effective law enforcement strategies. “I am determined to create a peaceful and crime free environment in which all residents of Lagos can flourish”

“Our vision is to be a highly professional and trustworthy Police force that serves as a beacon of excellence in maintaining law and order.”

“ We aim to build a strong partnership with the community members, local organisations and law enforcement agencies to foster a safe and secure environment for all and sundry” he frown.

He stated that his vision for effective policing of Lagos will rest on the following pillars. Community Engagement; Crime Prevention and Reduction ; Crime Mapping; Police Community Relations Committee and many others.

He added that vision for policing Lagos is rooted in a commitment to safety, justice and harmony in our vibrant Mega City under the creative, imaginative, astute leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, where His enormous and unparalleled support given to Lagos State Command in the onerous task of policing the bustling economic hub of Nigeria and a vital economic powerhouse in Africa cannot go unnoticed.