The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed that police officers on duty are prohibited from searching citizens’ mobile phones and assured the public that police activities in Lagos are transparent and open to oversight.
He noted that officers carrying out their official responsibilities should not fear being recorded by the public, emphasizing the principle of mutual accountability.
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“I want to make it clear that we are doing the right thing. We have no concerns about being recorded; you can film us, and we can film you as well. It’s reciprocal. As long as police officers are performing their duties correctly, there’s no issue with citizens recording them.”
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Fatai also clarified that officers should focus solely on vehicle inspections to ensure passenger safety, rather than infringing on personal privacy.
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“Our officers have been instructed not to search anyone’s phone. Our role is to check vehicles and ensure that passengers are in the correct transport, protecting them from criminals posing as drivers.”
He emphasized that officers must adhere to these guidelines, maintaining their primary duty of safeguarding lives and preventing passengers from being victimized by criminal elements.
