Stop assaulting our officials -LASG warns
The Lagos state government has warned the general public to henceforth desist from molesting or assaulting its officials on duties within the state or face the wrath of the state government.
Giving this warning was the state Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, while reacting to a report of assault of a Land Use Charge field officer on duty at No 9, Mologede Street, Meiran in Ayobo-Ipaja area of the state.
According to the report, Usuaulele Ernest and his sister, Usuaulele Jessica, beat up the field officer and destroyed his camera with which he was taking the photograph of a bill posted on the property as part of evidence of notice served on the property as demanded by Law.
The commissioner warned that the state government will 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 Land Use Charge 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 further informed that 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.
