Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that it attempted to release a Lebanese national accused of defiling eight children, describing the claims as false, misleading, and inaccurate.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command\u2019s pm spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebesin, clarified that the case in question is being handled by the Gender Unit of the Command with utmost professionalism, diligence, and adherence to international best practices.
\u201cThe Lagos State Police Command is not involved in any alleged attempt to release a Lebanese accused of defiling eight children. The story is inaccurate and misleading,\u201d Adebesin stated.
She explained that the investigation is being conducted by officers specially trained in handling cases involving children and vulnerable persons, strictly following standard operating procedures for such sensitive matters.
According to the statement, preliminary findings revealed that the suspect is not a Lebanese national, but a citizen of one of the Southern African countries. The Police added that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure justice is served.
\u201cThe biological mother of the child and the child herself have both given statements confirming that the child was neither molested nor defiled by the accused person,\u201d the statement noted.
However, the Police said the father of the child, who occasionally has custody, lodged a separate complaint which is currently under investigation to ensure fairness and prevent any miscarriage of justice. The outcome of the inquiry, it added, will be made public once concluded.
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has also ordered a discreet investigation into the allegations raised in the media report, stressing that no stone will be left unturned.
The reporter behind the initial story has reportedly been contacted and briefed on the ongoing steps to ensure justice is done.
The Police Command reaffirmed its confidence in the competence and integrity of the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit, ACP Toyin Kazeem, who was on official duty in the United States attending the International Association of Chiefs of Police, IACP, Conference when the case was first reported.
CP Jimoh praised ACP Kazeem\u2019s track record, describing her as \u201ca seasoned and highly professional officer whose leadership has brought pride to the Command and justice to many women and children across Lagos.\u201d
The statement urged the public and media to maintain confidence in the Police\u2019s commitment to upholding justice, particularly in cases involving minors and other vulnerable groups.
\u201cThe outcome of this case will be made public upon the conclusion of investigations,\u201d the statement assured.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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