FULL LIST: Lagos Police Command Releases Permanent Phone Numbers Of DPOs

The Lagos Police Command has released the phone numbers of divisional police officers (DPO) in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, on Saturday, June 8.

News About Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Police Command introduced permanent phone numbers for police divisions, area commands, and strategic officers.

The command said the innovation is aimed at establishing a stable and reliable channel of communication between the public and the police.

“This move phases out the old era where the personal phone numbers of these strategic officers were used for official communication/assignments, resulting in a communication barrier whenever these officers are redeployed,” the command said.

“With the new arrangement, numbers remain permanently attached to particular offices, such that with the redeployment of the occupants of such officers, the phone numbers remain the same.”

CP Adegoke Fayoade, Commissioner of Police, who spearheaded the initiative, said it will enhance access, response times, and communication for the people of Lagos State.

The CP also acknowledged the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) for donating desktop phones to all police divisions and facilitating the new phone lines.

He added that this development demonstrates the command’s commitment to community engagement and public safety.

“With improved communication, the police can respond more effectively to incidents and concerns, fostering a safer environment for all.”

On May 14, the Lagos Police Command said its operatives arrested no fewer than 428 suspected criminals in various black spots in the state within a week.

The PPRO said suspects were arrested in areas like Fagba, Orile, Mile-2, Oshodi, Dopemu, Alausa, and Ijora Badia.

He added that the operations were carried out by area commands, divisions, and tactical teams, including officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).