By Ayodeji Dedeigbo
Lagos State commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu has warned officers not to arrest Motorcycles used for courier services as they are not part of the restrictions. Lagos State Police command wishes to wishes to reiterate that Motorcycles used for courier services are not included in restrictions placed on Motorcycles in Lagos State.
Operators of courier services must strictly obey traffic laws and ensure that they do not drive against traffic (one way), dispatch riders must put on their crash helmets and should have the dispatch box fixed at the back of the Motorcycle
The bike must strictly be used for courier purposes, no carrying of passengers. Power bike are also not affected by the restrictions.
The Commissioner of Police has also issued a circular to that effect to all the Area commanders, DPOs and police officers across the state. He also warned police officers on enforcement to strictly abide by the rules of engagement as contained in the extant laws.
The exercise must be free of harassment and extortion. Erring police officers will be dealth with in accordance with the law. Members of the public with genuine grievances and complaints against police officers should call any of the listed numbers :08063025274, 08063104759, 08113615350,..
He assured an immediate response to the complaints.
Abass Latifat
