Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has promised to build 10 modern interrogation centers for the state police command to assist in the dispensation of criminal justice. This is even as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, yesterday called for adequate funding for the Nigeria Police.
CSP Egbeyemi being-congratulated by Governor Ambode
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, at a training organized by the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) and the Lagos State Police Command for senior cops, disclosed that the governor of the state has graciously approved the construction of 10 modern interrogation centers in 10 area commands in the state.
He said that the centers would be equipped with modern gadgets for the interrogation of suspects.
“Governor Ambode has awarded the contract for the establishment of interrogation rooms with recording devices in 10 area commands of the state. The government has also approved a desk for police detectives at the DNA center so that they can go to crime scenes with experts whenever the need arises.
“The contract has been given out. I thank the governor for supporting the police. Remember that the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2015, is Lagos law. Also, there is an Appeal Court judgment to the effect that statements of suspects must be recorded.”
Noting the challenges faced by police officers in the discharge of their duties, Falana said it would be difficult for them to practicalize all they have been taught without funds.
He said: “There is a need to sit with the attorney-general of the federation for sufficient money to be availed by the police for diligent investigation. Closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) are to be installed in all police stations.
“Police stations are supposed to be given running grants but it is not so. They are made to depend on the public to assist.”
