LAGOS POLICE DENY ATTEMPT TO RELEASE LEBANESE SUSPECT ACCUSED OF DEFILING EIGHT CHILDREN
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed media reports alleging that its officers attempted to release a Lebanese national accused of defiling eight children, describing the claims as false, misleading, and mischievous.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson said the case in question was being handled “discreetly by the Gender Unit of the Command with the highest level of professionalism, diligence, and in line with international best practices.”
According to the statement, the ongoing investigation is being managed by specially trained gender case specialists who are strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures for handling cases involving children and young persons.
“The Gender Unit of the Command remains firmly committed to child protection and upholding due process in the pursuit of justice, without fear, favour, or sentiment toward anyone involved, whether a foreign national or Nigerian,” the statement read.
The Command clarified that the suspect is not a Lebanese, but a national of a Southern African country, and assured the public that “every necessary step has been taken to ensure that justice is served in the matter.”
It further revealed that both the biological mother of the child and the child herself made statements confirming that the child was neither molested nor defiled by the accused person.
“However, the complaint by the child’s father, who seldomly has custody of the child, is being carefully investigated to ensure justice in the matter and prevent any miscarriage of justice,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has reportedly ordered a discreet investigation into the allegations contained in the report, assuring the public that “no stone will be left unturned in getting to the root of the matter.”
He also disclosed that the reporter who published the initial story has been contacted and briefed on the steps being taken by the Police.
CP Jimoh reaffirmed his confidence in the competence and professionalism of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Toyin Kazeem, the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit, who was out of the country attending the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in the United States when the matter was reported.
“Her exemplary track record, both locally and internationally, exemplifies integrity, dedication, and commitment to handling gender-related and sensitive cases. Under her leadership, the Gender Unit has brought pride to the Command and provided justice to numerous vulnerable persons, including women and children,” he stated.
The Lagos State Police Command urged the public and the media to remain confident in its ability to deliver justice in all cases, particularly those involving children and vulnerable groups, assuring that the outcome of the investigation will be made public upon completion.
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