Lagos warns against assaulting govt officials

LAGOS State government on Tuesday warned the general public to henceforth desist from molesting or assaulting its officials on duties within the state or face the full wrath of the law.

Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinyemi Ashade, gave the warning, 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.

Usuaulele Ernest and his sister Usuaulele Jessica, who had since been arrested and charged to court, had reportedly beaten up the said field officer and destroyed his camera while taking the photograph of a bill posted on the property, as part of the evidence of notice served on the property as demanded by Law.

Ashade warned that henceforth the state government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anybody obstructing its officials in the performance of his or her lawful duty within the provision of Law.

The commissioner, 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, assured them of government’s commitment to their welfare and safety while on duty.

He said machinery had been put in place to ensure their utmost protection and safety at all times.