18th September, 2012
A non-government organisation, Association of Good Leadership Advocates Peace Development, Lagos, has commended the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Umar Manko, for his regular unscheduled visits to police stations in the state and urged him to keep it up.
Speaking during a courtesy call on Manko in his office, president of the group, Prince Olusegun Ologbese, urged the Lagos Police Command boss to move his men to the roads early in the morning to check the traffic logjam in the Lagos metropolis.
The group also advised Manko to warn his men to desist from checking vehicles’ particulars early in the morning, as a way of ensuring free flow of traffic.
Prince Ologbese also commended the efforts of past commissioners of police in Lagos State for their initiatives like stopping policemen from using private vehicles to raid hideouts of suspected criminals.
The group also recommended that Manko should emulate the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, who usually operates his telephone 24 hours daily.
Also on the entourage of the group were the secretary, Ayoko O. Titus; Mrs. Rachael Osegbele, Treasurer and Vice President, Sunny Mike Ekwelo.
Responding, Manko promised that the police will try the best they could do to assist the organisation, adding that he was delighted the group appreciated the efforts of past commissioners of police in Lagos Sate.
He said police would ensure a free flow of traffic in Lagos for the benefit of residents.
—Ayodeji Dedeigbo