FCID, Lagos Justice Ministry Deepen Partnership on Criminal Investigations

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The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, and the Lagos State Ministry of Justice have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving criminal investigations, prosecution and the administration of justice in the state.

The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of FCID Annex, Lagos, Simeon Akpanudom, to the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN).

Speaking during the visit, AIG Akpanudom said stronger institutional cooperation between the police and the Ministry of Justice was essential to effective justice delivery, enhanced security and economic development.

He noted that the FCID Annex oversees investigations across several states and called for timely legal advice, improved forensic support and better interview and statement-taking facilities in line with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

The AIG also proposed a joint training programme for police investigators and state prosecutors to enhance capacity in criminal justice administration.

Responding, the  Commissioner for Justice, and Attorney-General of the State, Lawal Pedro (SAN) described the relationship between the Lagos State Ministry of Justice and the Nigeria Police Force as cordial and productive, stressing that thorough investigations are critical to successful prosecution.

He welcomed the proposal for joint capacity building, saying prosecution begins with diligent investigation and requires close collaboration between investigators and prosecutors.

Pedro disclosed that the Lagos State Forensic Laboratory is nearing completion and will soon become operational to strengthen forensic support for criminal investigations.

He also revealed that the state has developed an electronic case management system to track criminal cases, offenders and prosecutions, adding that plans are underway to extend aspects of the platform to the FCID Annex to improve coordination and information sharing.

On land-related disputes, the Attorney-General clarified that while genuine civil land disputes do not fall within criminal jurisdiction, offences such as land grabbing, fraud and forgery remain matters for police investigation.

The visit ended with the exchange of commemorative plaques between both institutions as a symbol of their commitment to promoting justice, security and the rule of law.

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