The management of the Lagos State Judiciary has reacted to the news making rounds on social media about the unprofessional conduct of some it Officers who were extorting money from members of the public, condemning such conducts if it were true.

In a statement on Wednesday the Acting Registrar of The Lagos State Judiciary, T. A Elias stated that the Lagos State Judiciary strongly condemned such misconduct and had even put in place internal investigative and disciplinary mechanisms. His words read in part thus: “It is important to state unequivocally that the Lagos State Judiciary condemns such abhorrent behaviour if confirmed to be true.

There are internal investigative and disciplinary mechanisms usually deployed as part of our management system and such have been promptly activated in this particular circumstance.’

He continued thus: “It should be noted that the Lagos State Judiciary just like any other organization may have errant officers who deviate from the laid down rules but what is important is that such errant officers are decisively dealt with after being given fair hearing.”

Remarking on the steps the office had taken, Mr. Elias stated that the office is currently investigating this reported incident and the officers involved are being put through the necessary process for the appropriate disciplinary measures.

Assuring the public, the acting Registrar of the Lagos State Judiciary stated thus: “The General Public is hereby assured that the Lagos State Judiciary has zero tolerance for corruption and will swiftly and decisively deal with any of its Officers against whom such is proven.”