‘Display of savagery’ — Sanwo-Olu condemns killing of Lagos CSP

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has condemned the killing of Kazeem Abonde, chief superintendent of police (CSP).

Abonde was killed on September 23, during a clash between commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada riders, and police officers in Ajao Estate area of the state.

The governor decried the attacks on law enforcement officers by “hoodlums”, and said such “senseless” attacks are attempts to trample on law and order by “those who are desperate to turn our society upside down”.

“I have directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure that all those who participated in this savagery are brought to justice,” Sanwo-Olu said.

“This is to encourage our law enforcement agents that we will always stand by them as they carry out their duties and, at the same time, send a strong signal to criminals that any attack on our officers will not go unpunished.

“Such display of savagery as the one in which CSP Abonde died will not be allowed in our state, no matter the circumstances.

“The law is there for us all, should there be need to redress any perceived wrongdoing. Citizens who take the law into their own hands are promoters of jungle justice, which will not be allowed to take root in our dear Lagos.”

The governor also commiserated with the family of the late officer.