dominique:
And how do they intend to get a database?

temmypotter:
Drug dealing is not a real crime?

How insightful!

gypsey:
To test them After Arrest, should they not Already has the suspect's DNA? so as to do the testing?


If my DNA is not Already in the system, what would i be tested for?


Na questions i dey ask oo! as Ridiculous as they may sound

dominique:
And how do they intend to get a database?

WriterX:




not necessarily all in abroad, you don't need to have all, small time offenders who don't have permanent charges to their names, institutions and companies may require giving their DNA sample by which over the time, a database can be amassed across various states

illitrate:
Another nonsense looting agenda, you have no database with DNA samples, how to u detect criminals via dna?
do u get dna on crime scene and start scanning detained criminals for dna match?

I live in a working society and work as part of such a team. Without a working database this is a joke.

Blue3k:


Tgese guys have bad habit of parroting eachother. Im guessing its the crime show dramas thst give people warped view of how these processes work. I agree the police always need to be watched.

udomoh:
Lagos set to tackle crime with Forensic DNA Analysis

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that plans are ongoing to equip its Forensic Centre with Chemistry and Toxicology units to strengthen criminal investigations.

The Solicitor-General / Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Funlola Odunlami, who made the disclosure at the 4th Lagos Forensic Symposium at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, opined that the unit would commence operations by 2020 to help the government uncover illegal use of controlled substances and drugs in the State.

“The inclusion of the forensic chemistry and toxicology checks will enhance criminal investigations in the State and also speed up the identification and conviction of perpetrators of cases related to intake of poisonous and harmful substances in the body”, Odulami said.

She added that the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre located at Odunlami area of Lagos Island has played a significant role in investigating over 100 cases of deaths, identification of exhumed human remains, rape and burglary since the commencement of operations in 2017.
The Lagos State Solicitor-General further noted that the forensic centre has also investigated about 300 cases of paternity and other heredity related issues, stressing that Nigeria has finally joined the international community’s efforts in applying scientific methods to prosecution, defence, law enforcement, criminal investigations, national security and disaster management.
Odunlami explained that the symposium was aimed at providing the public with information on the role of forensic science in criminal investigation and its importance to law enforcement agencies and the judiciary on mass fatalities, sexual assault, and other issues.

Also speaking at the event, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu said the introduction of forensic science has helped in utilising Criminal Speciality Law in investigating criminal identities and exonerate the innocent persons.

Muazu, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, CIID, Mrs. Yetunde Alonge, said investment in forensic investigation shows the visionary leadership of the Lagos State Government and urged the participants to tap into the wealth of knowledge of the professionals at the symposium.
In his remarks, the Director, Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre, Dr. Richard Somiari, disclosed that Lagos State DNA and Forensic Laboratory is the only one accredited for Forensic DNA analysis in

Nigeria, adding that the database accelerates the process of identifying victims of crimes, linking crimes to one another and also identifying serial offenders.

While commending the Lagos Police Command for its collaborative efforts with the State Forensic Centre, Somiari said forensic services are also available to NGOs, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and other members of the public.

Participants at the 4th Forensic Symposium included Judges, Magistrates, Lawyers, Legislators, Police, Immigration, Customs, Investigators, Forensic Pathologists/Scientists, Medical practitioners, Emergency Responders, Fire Brigade, Investigative Journalists, Students and the Press.
Recall that the Forensic Centre was established by the Lagos State government in 2017 to aid criminal investigation through DNA analysis.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/08/15/lagos-to-tackle-crime-with-forensic-dna-analysis-solicitor-general/?amp

BrokenCock:
Lagos is always ahead of the entire Nigeria! Everytime a western man rules the country, we also see a difference unlike these ancient Fulani men

dominique:
And how do they intend to get a database?

Siberry:


You don't need a database in place before starting forensic analysis.

DNA can be used to confirm a suspect has indeed committed the crime. How? Get samples from the scene ( which is not feasible in Naija now) and then get sample from the suspect, run the DNA analysis of both and compare.

Database is generated gradually....as they collect samples from scene and suspects.


Meanwhile, this is an old post! How did it suddenly turn up on the front page and how far with the facility though?

delishpot:
And this is news? When real humans are looking to establish a colony in Mars, lagos is planning to use DNA in forensics. The person wey do us this thing...... God dey o.

illitrate:


In a working society during national id card documentation, You record biometric and things like dna in your database so as to take samples on crime scenes and scan for a match when a crime is committed. In a country of 200m people, no database means a jungle.

dominique:
And how do they intend to get a database?

Blue3k:


That's a ridiculous question to ask. You arrest the suspects of said crime and test them.



Cite the law please.

gypsey:
Absolutely! correct.

WriterX:



but not possible, do you have any idea how DNA profiling , the work, the time it takes which could go a month or months or weeks, the funds, the expertise needed , even a simple thing as a head count for census is a problem in the U. S. A even with technology and all.
the most and effective viable means is to start profiling offenders who have been caught first.

gypsey:
And what if the offenders caught are not the culprits? I would have thought that to profile or fingerprint an offender, Their DNA or print would already has been obtained and stored previously.

WriterX:




I watch and study crimes for fun and writing purposes, I don't make stuff up for the fun of it.

please refer to the link below

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/nyregion/nypd-dna-database.html

Blue3k:


That's all well and good but you're still subject to scrutiny. I read the article its New York city not New State or federal government. It seems like either steal DNA via intimidation tactics or regular means via investigation.