The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, emphasized that no police officer is allowed to search the phones of Nigerian citizens.
Speaking during a visit to Melody FM, 107.7FM, Adegoke clarified that the Police Force’s cyber section is responsible for such activities, and if an officer suspects anything, the individual will be taken to the station for a proper phone search.
In a statement released on Sunday by Melody FM, 107.7FM management and signed by Kunle Babarinde, it was highlighted that the Commissioner of Police made these remarks during his Wednesday visit to the radio station in Iyana-Ipaja.
The CP commended the station’s dedication to informing the public. Additionally, Kayode reiterated the availability of unrestricted bail and encouraged the public to report instances of corrupt police officers.
“If you feel you have been cheated by a policeman or a policeman engaged in corruption, kindly report the policeman to his DPO. If the DPO is not forthcoming, report to the Area Commander. I believe your case will be solved but if you still feel cheated, please report to me directly. My phone number is open to all Lagosians,” the statement quoted the CP as saying.
The CP also said, “No policeman has the right to beat citizens. You, the people, are the government’s employers; your taxes support us. Thus, we have to treat you with the appropriate decency.”
“On the issue of searching phones, no policeman has the right to search your phone. If a policeman suspects anything on your phone, he will take you to the station to search the phone. We have a cyber department that deals with all that,” he added.
| Punch News
