Lagos State Command, now as a Judicial Liaison Officer to work with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria and other relevant Non-Governmental Organisations, agencies and Civil Liberty Organisations to promote smooth and prompt dispensation of justice in Lagos State.


Commissioner of Police, Hekeem Odumosu appointed the OC Legal Lagos State, SP Cardoso Yetunde, to liaise between the Council and agencies and the Police to make sure the Human Right Desk of the Command is active; and always expedite actions on cases and matters related to Administration of Justice.

He made the appointment while receiving a delegation from the Legal Aid Council, South West Zone, led by its Zonal Director, Lateefat Salawu, in his Ikeja office.


The Commissioner of Police  assured the Council of his commitment to support its efforts on the Police Duty Solicitors Scheme which  provides enabling atmosphere for easy assess to Police facilities and suspects by designated members of the Council. 


In her response, Salawu, who was accompanied by the representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos State chapter, Barrister Okey Ilofulunwa, European Union, commended the Police boss for his proactiveness and spontaneous response to issues and protection of lives and property. 


She also promised that the council will work in partnership with the Police to ensure prompt dispensation of justice to strengthen the Criminal Justice System in the state.  


This is contained in a statement made available by Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.