The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP, Fayoade Adegoke, has stressed the right of the people over police officers, stating that they are the government’s employers.
He made the assertion during his visit to Melody FM, 107.7FM, in Lagos, where he stated that citizens are to be treated with appropriate decency by the Nigerian Police.
He also added that no police officer had the right to beat citizens or search their phones for any reason, however in case of suspicious activities, they are expected to present the suspect to the cyber department at the police station for investigation.
He said, “No police officer has the right to beat citizens. The people are the government’s employers; your taxes support us. Thus, we have to treat you with the appropriate decency.
“Also, no policeman has the right to search your phone. If a policeman suspects anything on your phone, he will take you to the station. We have a cyber department that is responsible for all that”.
“If you feel a policeman engaged in corruption or cheated you, kindly report the policeman to his DPO or Area Commander. But if you still feel cheated, please report to me directly. My phone number is open to all Lagosians,” he added.
