The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Adeyemi Abayomi, for allegedly unleashing his dogs on police operatives who came to invite him over a case against him.
A policewoman, Inspector Atom Umoh, in Company with other police personnel had gone to Abayomi’s house on I15, Itire Road, Surulere, to invite him to the station, but the police got more than they bargained as the suspect unleashed his dogs to attack the operatives.
While other Officers escaped, Inspector Umoh was not lucky as the dogs bit her severally and caused her bodily injuries.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said; “The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 2, at about 11:30 am when madam Nneka Regina, of No 103, Lagos Street, Ebutte Meta, went to Surulere division to complain against the criminal attitude of the suspect for illegally occupying her property at 115 Itire Road, Surulere and threats to life. The police operatives attached to the Surulere division were sent to invite the suspect before he ordered his dogs to attack them.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered that the man be arrested and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for investigation, and prosecution, while his dogs are picked up by the police Dog Section (K-9) for further action. He further ordered the police medical team of the command to monitor the treatment and health condition of the woman inspector who is recuperating.
“In the same vein, Odumosu has ordered for the arrest of two suspects, Lious Nwodi, and Ismaila Salisu, for allegedly assaulting two Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials, Ganiya Ajose, and Adeyemi Lanre, at Ogunlana Street, Surulere, on March 3.
“The duo had disobeyed hand signals at the point and sped off, but were forced to a halt when their Highlander SUV with registration AAA 450 DD had a punctured tyre. They were accosted by the officials but the duo beat up the LASTMA Officials.
“Odumosu has directed that the duo be charged to court and they have been so arraigned to Magistrate Court 2, Surulere, for conspiracy, assault on a public servant, and malicious damage.
“Odumosu, however, reiterated his commitment to defending security personnel against attacks from individuals and groups while discharging their legitimate duties
“Odumosu has, therefore, warned the general public to desist from attacking security and law enforcement agents while on duty as such is tantamount to a criminal offense which is punishable under the law and the command will not overlook such ignominious act”.
