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Assistant Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department [FCID], Alagbon Annex, Lagos, Mrs. Margaret Agebe Ochalla, has said FCID has taken policing beyond investigation and enforcement. She told the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja:
“We have embarked on compassionate humanitarian outreach by donating essential gift items to patients and settling outstanding medical bills in two major health facilities in Lagos. On January 9, 2026, we visited the Federal Medical Centre [FMC], Yaba and the Island Maternity Hospital Lagos.
“The initiative was designed to identify with patients receiving treatment, particularly those facing financial hardship and to demonstrate the human side of policing. We interacted with patients and hospital staff offering words of encouragement and reassurance to those undergoing medical care.
“We donated essential gifts items to patients as part of efforts to ease their stay in the hospital. We also settled outstanding medical bills for indigent patients who had been struggling to pay for their treatments.
“The Nigeria Police has a responsibility that goes beyond crime control and investigation. True policing is rooted in humanity, compassion and service to the people. The law enforcement officers must consistently seek opportunity to improve the welfare of the communities they serve.
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“The outreach was a deliberate effort to connect with citizens on a human level and to show that the police remain partners in their daily struggles. The initiative reflects the mission and vision of IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, which prioritises professionalism, empathy and community engagement.
“Building public confidence in the police requires visible acts of kindness and understanding. It’s commitment to initiatives that strengthen public trust and cooperation between the police and public.
“The humanitarian gesture remains vital to fostering positive police community relations. The outreach was part of a border vision to build a safer and more compassionate society. We underscored its resolve to combine in the discharge of its duties.
“Managements of the two medical facilities described the outreach as timely and peaceful. They commended police for extending support beyond statutory duties and standing with patients in their moments of need.
“Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the gesture. We extended the same gesture to mothers. Patients described the intervention as a lifeline at a time when options seemed limited. They should always have it at the back of their minds that police force is their friend.”
