The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has warned that the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force) may be dissolved if cases of misconduct and human rights violations persist.
Jimoh, who spoke at a press briefing in Ikeja on Saturday, said the command would no longer tolerate unprofessional conduct among officers attached to the unit, particularly amid rising allegations of extortion and abuse.
According to The Cable, the commissioner said the police would not shield any officer found culpable of wrongdoing.
He said, “We are not going to defend any police officers who embark on any wrongdoing. We won’t.”
The commissioner noted that recent complaints against the task force, including allegations of extortion and involvement in civil matters, have raised concerns among residents.
A viral video showing operatives allegedly arresting lawyers over a land dispute had further fuelled criticism of the unit’s activities.
Reacting to the development, Jimoh said the command had already taken disciplinary steps in previous cases and would not hesitate to act again if necessary.
