In a bid to achieve effective dispensation of justice, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu on Tuesday met with the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr Moyo Onigbanjo(SAN) to discuss strategies that will solidify the Criminal Justice System.
The Commissioner of Police during the visit to the CJ and the AG in their respective offices discussed the need to strengthen the existing synergy and understanding between the police command and the judiciary with a view to having speedy and effective dispensation of justice in the state.
The police boss also emphasized on the need for the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary to make policies and adopt strategies that will solidify the Criminal Justice System and overhaul the legal framework in the state so as to be in tandem with the present happenings and dimensions of crimes and criminality in the state and Nigeria at large.
CP Hakeem Odumosu further expressed his pleasure with the newly passed Anti Cultism Bill which awaits the consent of Mr Governor and other steps being taken by the Lagos State Government to tackle insecurity and crimes in the state.
The Attorney-General and the Chief Judge of Lagos State appreciated the visit of the Commissioner of Police and his hand of friendship extended to the two vital government entities in Administration of Justice viz-a-viz projecting solid security architecture in the state. They further assured the Commissioner of Police of adequate supports towards fighting crimes and lawlessness in Lagos State. (Independent)