Lagos State government has warned residents against assaulting law enforcement officers, particularly those attached to the Central Business District, CBD, saying defaulters will face the full weight of the law.
Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on CBD, Mrs Bola Olumegbon-Lawal said this at the Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, yesterday.
She disclosed that three individuals had already been prosecuted for attacking CBD officials while they were discharging their duties.
“We will not tolerate any act of violence against our officers. Anyone found guilty of assaulting law enforcement personnel will be brought to justice.
“In as much as we train our officers regularly on how to relate professionally with members of the public, we frown at any action of violence,” she said.
Olumegbon-Lawal added that both the Lagos Island and Ikeja CBDs had been reopened for business activities.
She called on traders and stakeholders in the area to take responsibility in safeguarding public infrastructure.
“We urge all stakeholders to protect government assets in their environment and obey all traffic rules. These facilities belong to all of us and must not be left at the mercy of vandals.
“We keep appealing to street vendors to desist from showcasing their wares on CBD lanes,” Olumegbon-Lawal said.
The special adviser revealed that 926 vehicles and 33 tricycles were impounded in the last one year for a range of traffic offences including illegal parking, driving against traffic and obstruction.
She also warned against street trading, stating that goods seized would not be returned.
Olumegbon-Lawal said the CBD is taking internal discipline seriously as well.
“We have five CBD officers currently undergoing disciplinary action for gross misconduct, which should serve as a deterrent,” she said. (NAN)