Thirty nine police officers were also killed in
shoot-outs during the period.
There were 322 murder cases recorded in
Lagos State in the past year, the
Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar
Manko, said on Thursday.
Mr. Manko spoke at the state’s seventh town
hall meeting on security in Lagos.
He said that 126 of the cases were recorded
between November 2012 and April 2013,
and the other 196 from May to October,
2013.
The commissioner also said that the state
recorded 54 robbery cases, adding that 146
robbers died in shootouts with the police
while 472 robbers were arrested.
“We unfortunately lost 39 of our officers
during encounters with these criminals
within the period,” Mr. Manko said.
He said that 390 arms were recovered and
16,034 ammunition seized.
Mr. Manko said that the year was a tough
one for criminals as the notorious ones and
kidnappers were either killed or nabbed.
He cited the arrest of an alleged notorious
robber, one Abiodun Ebenezer, otherwise
known as Godogodo, who had terrorised
the state for 14 years, as a major
breakthrough.
The commissioner commended the state
government for supporting police
operations through the provision of vehicles
and other logistics.
He, however, said the command still needed
bullet proof vests and more vehicles to
perform optimally.
Mr. Manku also urged residents of the state
to co-operate with the police in fighting
crime by reporting suspected criminals in
their communities.
He also urged the reform of the state’s
criminal justice system to ensure conclusive
adjudication of criminal cases.
“Our criminal justice system should be
reformed in such a manner that would
guarantee faster and impartial dispensation
of justice to all concerned.
“I want to appeal to the Directorate of Public
Prosecution (DPP) to exercise constraint in
throwing away or discharging cases on the
slightest technical reason,’’ Manko said.
According to him, case files are referred to
the DPP not only to determine the culpability
of suspects but to ensure that justice is
done to parties.
“Where lacuna is noticed in police
investigation, the nDPP should draw the
attention of the police to the gap and also
suggest means of filling the chasm to
guarantee justice for all.
“Also criminal cases should be disposed off
with minimum delay and appropriate
punishment must be awarded at all times to
guarantee the sanctity of the rule of law,’’ he
said.
The state governor, Babatunde Fashola, said
that police officers deserved great
recognition for putting their lives on the line
to protect others.
He said that his government would continue
to motivate police officers in the state and
supply them with some of the things they
needed to perform optimally.
Mr. Fashola rewarded some police officers
for gallantry and dedication to service.
He also presented all the award recipients,
comprising junior and senior officers, N10
million for their efforts.

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DonColz1: Thirty nine police officers were also killed in
shoot-outs during the period.
There were 322 murder cases recorded in
Lagos State in the past year, the
Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar
Manko, said on Thursday.
Mr. Manko spoke at the state’s seventh town
hall meeting on security in Lagos.
He said that 126 of the cases were recorded
between November 2012 and April 2013,
and the other 196 from May to October,
2013.
The commissioner also said that the state
recorded 54 robbery cases, adding that 146
robbers died in shootouts with the police
while 472 robbers were arrested.
“We unfortunately lost 39 of our officers
during encounters with these criminals
within the period,” Mr. Manko said.
He said that 390 arms were recovered and
16,034 ammunition seized.
Mr. Manko said that the year was a tough
one for criminals as the notorious ones and
kidnappers were either killed or nabbed.
He cited the arrest of an alleged notorious
robber, one Abiodun Ebenezer, otherwise
known as Godogodo, who had terrorised
the state for 14 years, as a major
breakthrough.
The commissioner commended the state
government for supporting police
operations through the provision of vehicles
and other logistics.
He, however, said the command still needed
bullet proof vests and more vehicles to
perform optimally.
Mr. Manku also urged residents of the state
to co-operate with the police in fighting
crime by reporting suspected criminals in
their communities.
He also urged the reform of the state’s
criminal justice system to ensure conclusive
adjudication of criminal cases.
“Our criminal justice system should be
reformed in such a manner that would
guarantee faster and impartial dispensation
of justice to all concerned.
“I want to appeal to the Directorate of Public
Prosecution (DPP) to exercise constraint in
throwing away or discharging cases on the
slightest technical reason,’’ Manko said.
According to him, case files are referred to
the DPP not only to determine the culpability
of suspects but to ensure that justice is
done to parties.
“Where lacuna is noticed in police
investigation, the nDPP should draw the
attention of the police to the gap and also
suggest means of filling the chasm to
guarantee justice for all.
“Also criminal cases should be disposed off
with minimum delay and appropriate
punishment must be awarded at all times to
guarantee the sanctity of the rule of law,’’ he
said.
The state governor, Babatunde Fashola, said
that police officers deserved great
recognition for putting their lives on the line
to protect others.
He said that his government would continue
to motivate police officers in the state and
supply them with some of the things they
needed to perform optimally.
Mr. Fashola rewarded some police officers
for gallantry and dedication to service.
He also presented all the award recipients,
comprising junior and senior officers, N10
million for their efforts.

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And someone called Akwa Ibom the murder capital of Nigeria . Agbameta abi Eko Ile come and dispute this facts reeled out by Police Commisioner