The Lagos State Police Command Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative Campaign (ECAPI) on Friday held a roadwalk across major parts of Lagos to promote police accountability, public awareness of citizens’ rights and cooperation between the police and communities.
The ECAPI-CRU Mega Rally 2026, held on October 23, began at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja and finally touched down at Force Headquarters Annex,Obalende. It was organized under the theme, “Say No to Impunity, Say No to Crime, Police Is Your Friend.”
National Coordinator of ECAPI-CRU, Ambassador Mayor Samuel Eniola Adam, said the campaign was designed to educate residents about their rights and encourage them to speak out against police misconduct, including brutality, extortion and the demand for payment for bail. The roadwalk also formed part of broader efforts to strengthen relations between the police and the public, improve accountability and encourage residents to report misconduct without fear.
Adam said the initiative was part of a directive by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to take public awareness campaigns to communities at the grassroots level. The outreach is expected to cover markets, motor parks, police-community engagement forums and other public spaces.
He said the campaign would also educate police officers about conduct that constitutes impunity, stressing the need for officers and residents to understand the boundaries of lawful policing and the rights of citizens.
DSP Mogaji Idris, officer in charge of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Lagos State Police Command, said the unit was gaining public confidence by responding promptly to complaints and taking action against officers found guilty of misconduct.
Idris urged residents to use the unit’s available social media platforms and dedicated hotlines to report alleged abuses and escalate complaints for investigation.t
He also said the Inspector General of Police had warned police teams against using unmarked and unregistered vehicles for road patrols, adding that officers found violating the directive would face disciplinary measures.
