House Urges IG to Investigate Alleged Police Brutality in Lagos

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The House of Representatives has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to launch an “immediate and thorough” investigation into the alleged police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Oshodi-Isolo II Federal constituency and ensure that those responsible faced the full wrath of the law.

The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the urgent need to save the lives of people of Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency from killings, further ransacking, restriction of movement and attacks by police and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers, moved by Hon. Jesse  Onuakalusi.

Moving the motion, the lawmaker said mayhem was unleashed on the residents of Ago road and its axis by police and LASTMA Officers on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023.

Onuakalusi said the people of Oshodi Isolo II Federal Constituency had been living in constant fear and anguish for far too long.

He noted that the recent spate of violence and attacks by the Police and LASMA officers had created a state of insecurity that threatened not only their lives but also their livelihoods.

The lawmaker added: “Our communities have become battlegrounds, and our children, who should be safe on their way to schools, have become victims of this ongoing turmoil.

“Informed that these officers were chasing a car and dragging steering with a moving car and in the process the vehicle lost control and wrecked the damage.”

Onuakalusi expressed worry that the reports from his constituents painted a harrowing picture of a community under siege, with police brutality and extrajudicial killings being a recurring nightmare.

He was of the opinion that It was the duty of the House as representatives of the people to protect their lives, rights, and well-being.

To this end, the House condemned in the strongest terms, the violence, killings, further ransacking, restriction of movement and attacks by the Police on the people of Oshodi Isolo II Federal Constituency.

It called “On the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged Police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Oshodi-Isolo II Federal constituency and ensure that those responsible face the full wrath of the Law.”