LAGOS STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE MEETS WITH CRIME REPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

As part of his familiarization tour of the Command and in a bid to harness relationships with stakeholders on Security matters in the state, the Lagos state Police Commissioner CP Fatai Owoseni  today, the 7th of August 2015, hosted  members of the Crime reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) to a social interactive session in Lagos.

The CRAN delegates to the session  were led by the Association’s President, Mr. Christopher Orji. At the interactive session, the Commissioner of Police pointed out that there was need to foster cordial relationships between the Police  and the PRESS at all times in order to avoid speculative and ambiguous journalism capable of instilling a general feeling of insecurity, inciting the citizenry and provoking violent reactions.

He also emphasized his readiness to work in synergy with the PRESS, saying that his office was open to the Association for reports and suggestions that could enhance the Command’s performance.

He averred that he had set in motion, the process of restructuring and repositioning the Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) of the state Command which he disclosed was henceforth to be headed by a Chief Superintendent of Police with a view to checking negative reports and complaints against Police actions. 

 

In his response, the President of CRAN, Mr Christopher Orji thanked the Police Commissioner for making out time to host the social gathering and pledged the full support of the Association to the Command. The Commissioner of Police fielded questions from the members of the Association, dispelling misconceptions and clarifying issues raised during the brief get-together.