Lagos vows to deal with residents assaulting revenue officials

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government has vowed to deal with residents of the state who will henceforth assault government revenue officials while doing their job.

It warned the public to henceforth desist from molesting or assaulting its officials on duties within the State or face the wrath of the State Government.

State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinyemi Ashade, gave this warning while reacting to a report of assault of a Land Use Charge, LUC, field officer on duty at No. 9, Mologede Street, Meiran, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

According to the report, Usuaulele Ernest and his sister Usuaulele Jessica beat up the field officer and destroyed his camera while taking the photograph of a bill posted on the property as part of the evidence of notice served on the property as demanded by Law.

The Commissioner warned that the state government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anybody obstructing its officials in the performance of his/her lawful duty within the provision of Law.

While urging LUC field officers not to be demoralized by the assault but continue to put in their best in the performance of their duties, he assured them of government’s commitment to their welfare and safety while on duty.

He said machinery had been put in place to ensure their utmost protection and safety at all times.

The two culprits have since been arrested and charged to court.