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Lagos CP commends RRS on professionalism

“If there is any unit that has assisted me in stabilising the state more, it is RRS.

• April 12, 2023
Lagos state command, CP Idowu Owohunwa and RRS
Lagos state command, CP Idowu Owohunwa and RRS

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos state command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, on Thursday, commended the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for their professional performance.

Mr Owohunwa made the commendation during his first official visit to RRS Headquarters in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.

This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. 

Mr Owohunwa commanded the team for their courage, sacrifice and discipline in policing the state, urging the officers to work more.

“If there is any unit that has assisted me in stabilising the state more, it is RRS.

“They call you at any time, you respond. I have come to thank you for your sacrifice and that only God can continue to protect and reward the services you render to this state,” he said.

The police boss also commended successive governments and the current administration of the state for the investments in RRS.

Mr Owohunwa was received by the RRS Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, and his management team. 

(NAN)

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