Residents of Lagos tuned in live recently, as News Central aired a special interactive broadcast featuring the state’s Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, who addressed pressing security concerns and fielded questions from viewers and a panel of guests.
The
televised town-hall-style programme, titled ‘Is the Police Your Friend?’, aired
on News Central’s A Place at The Table, featuring guests such as Kate Henshaw,
Bright Jaja, Funke Treasure, Gbenga Ademujimi, and retired Commissioner of
Police Fatai Owoseni.
Viewers
participated through phone calls, social media messages, and live studio
prompts, raising issues ranging from neighbourhood patrol visibility to traffic
enforcement and cybercrime.
During
the broadcast, the Lagos CP emphasised the command’s commitment to
intelligence-driven policing and collaboration with residents.
He
stated that “while it is easy to criticise, policing requires being on the
ground”.
“We
must agree that we have a trust issue, and it is not just about the police….we
don’t trust our government…” Former Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai
Owoseni also stressed that the police needed reorientation and accountability.
Analysts
who participated in the discussion commended the live format, noting that it
demonstrated growing openness between law enforcement and the public. They
observed that such engagements can help rebuild trust, dispel misinformation,
and create a shared sense of responsibility for safety.
The
programme concluded with the Commissioner reassuring residents that the command
remains proactive in tackling emerging threats and will continue to engage the
public through similar forums.
The
live broadcast forms part of News Central’s civic engagement initiative, which
seeks to empower viewers with accurate information and direct access to
decision-makers shaping policies that affect their daily lives.
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