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Eid-El-Kabir: FRSC Deploys Special Marshals for Traffic Patrol in Lagos
In accordance with the directive of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed Special Marshals to ensure safe and free-flowing traffic in Lagos State during the Eid-El Kabir celebration, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
On Saturday, Special Marshals from RS2.1, Lagos, in collaboration with Regular Marshals, conducted a joint National Patrol across all Commands in the state.
In order to have even distribution of Special marshals in the state during the June 2024 National Patrol and to ease all the corridors of traffic, the state coordinator, SM Olusegun Akintan, with the approval of the Lagos State Sector Commander, CC Patrick Davou, positioned Special marshals in strategic locations in the state.
As it has been the tradition in the State for a mega patrol to be staged once in a month during the National Patrol in a particular Unit command in the state, Special Marshals from three Units Commands were assigned to operate in Ikotun area of the state, namely: Ikotun unit command, Isolo and Airport units commands respectively.
As a way of adding colour to the patrol, Special Unit known as Bikers Unit which comprises of Bikers rode to the place of the patrol in their Bikes and patrolled with the Regulars and the Special marshals throughout the patrol which brought about sanity in Ikotun Area.
The State Coordinator, SM Olusegun Akintan with the Unit Commander of Ikotun Unit Command, CRC Ekwo flagged off the National Patrol after which Special Marshals were posted to the following locations: Ikotun Bus stop Roundabout for Traffic control & Enlightenment, College Bus-stop, Ikotun for Enforcement & Enlightenment and Governor’s Road Axis for Enforcement & Enlightenment
Special Marshals from Ojodu and Ojota were posted to Kara/Opic along Lagos/ Ibadan Expressway with CRC SDER Abiti leading the Special marshals to the area.
Special marshals from Iba Unit command fully operated within their jurisdiction in order to bring sanity to the roads in that axis.
Special marshals from Ikeja, Ikorodu, Badagry, Epe and Lekki were all out to make our roads free of traffic as we are in the season of Eid-El Kabir Celebration.
This proactive initiative demonstrates the FRSC’s commitment to ensuring the safety and convenience of road users in Lagos State during the Eid-El Kabir celebration.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has called for the dismissal of the soldier who resisted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The soldier had blocked Wike and officials of the FCTA from accessing a portion of land in the FCT.
The officer, claiming he was acting on instructions, told Wike that he would not be allowed into the property. Wike, however, questioned his authority, leading to a heated confrontation and name calling.
Reacting on Facebook, Igbokwe questioned who was behind the military officer in challenging the FCT Minister.
He wrote, “Who is this man in uniform? Of what meat is he fed? Who is beating the drum for him? This is unacceptable? His uniform has to be removed.”
The Lagos State Police Command has vehemently denied reports making the rounds that it was involved in the attempted release of a Lebanese national, who is in custody for the defilement of eight children.
The Police made the rebuttal via a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Lagos, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
In the statement titled, RE: OUTRAGE AS LAGOS POLICE ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPT TO RELEASE LEBANESE ACCUSED OF DEFILING EIGHT CHILDREN, the Police noted as follows:
“The Lagos State Police Command is not involved in any alleged attempt to release a Lebanese accused of defiling eight children.“
The story is therefore inaccurate and misleading.
The above case is being handled discreetly by the Gender Unit of the Command with the highest level of professionalism, diligence, and in line with international best practices, by specially trained gender case specialists.
Furthermore, the investigation strictly follows the standard operating procedures for cases involving children and young persons. The Gender Unit of the Command remains firmly committed to child protection and upholding due process in the pursuit of justice, without fear, favour, or sentiment toward anyone involved, whether a foreign national or Nigerian.
The case in question, which is under thorough investigation, does not involve any Lebanese, but rather a national of one of the Southern African countries. Every necessary step has been taken to ensure that justice is served in the matter. It is important to inform the public that both the biological mother of the child and the child herself made statements to the Police affirming that the child was neither molested nor defiled by the accused person.
However, the complaint by the child’s father, who has custody of the child, on his allegations against the accused person, is being carefully investigated to ensure justice in the matter and prevent any miscarriage of justice. The outcome of the investigation will definitely be made public.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed a discreet investigation into the allegations highlighted by the reporter in the report to ensure that no stone is left unturned in getting to the root of the matter . The writer of the story has also been contacted and briefed on the steps being taken by the Police to ensure that justice is achieved.
The Commissioner of Police furthermore wishes to reiterate his full confidence in the impartiality, competence, and high level of professionalism in the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit, Lagos Police Command,Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Toyin Kazeem, who was officially out of the country on IACP in the United States when the matter was reported to the Gender Unit. Her exemplary track record, both locally and internationally, exemplifies her integrity, dedication, and commitment to handling gender-related and other sensitive cases. Under her leadership, the Gender Unit has brought pride to the Command and provided justice to numerous vulnerable persons, including women and children.
The Lagos State Police Command therefore urges the public and the media to continue to repose trust and confidence in the ability of the Command to deliver justice in all cases, particularly those involving children and other vulnerable groups. The outcome of this case will be made known to the public on completion of the investigation.
The family of former President Shehu Shagari has announced the death of his last surviving widow, Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari.
She passed away on Monday at the age of 89, after a prolonged illness.
A statement signed by the eldest son of the former president, Captain Mohammed Bala Shagari, confirmed that Saratu died at about 3 pm.
He described the late Hajiya Saratu as an embodiment of grace, humility, and quiet strength, who lived a life of dignity and service.
The family also said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
