The Lagos State Commissioner of
Police, Fatai Owoseni on Friday warned members of the public to desist from
carrying out jungle justice.
Owoseni, in a statement signed by
the command’s spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the warning became
necessary following incidents recorded after the discovery of underground
ritual dens in the state.
On August 8, two persons
suspected to be ritualists were set ablaze and some buildings vandalized at
Ajala Bus-Stop, Ijaiye-Ojokoro area of Lagos.
Also on August 10, at Ile-Zik Bus
Stop, along Old Abeokuta Road, a group of people attempted to carry out jungle
justice on some destitute suspected to be ritualists and kidnappers.
The suspects were, however, saved
by the quick intervention of the Police and other security agencies.
Owoseni said jungle justice was
unlawful, adding that vital evidence that could aid investigate were often
destroyed in the process.
“In addition, in the course of
discharging its constitutional responsibilities and preventing the barbaric
act, Police officers were fatally wounded while stones were hurled at them as
well as Police Patrol Vans.
”However, a number of arrests
were made in this regard,” he said.
According to the police
commissioner, jungle justice, aside being a violation of the law, dents the image
of the State.
He said that all those arrested
in connection with the aforementioned cases would be made to face the full
wrath of the law.
“The General public is advised to
report any suspicious happening in their areas to the Police and other Security
Agencies,” Owoseni said.
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