The Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed an agreement for the establishment of a DNA Forensic Centre in the State.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the official signing of the agreement between the State Government and ITSI Bioscience LCC in Alausa, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem, said that the Lagos State DNA Forensics Centre (LSDFC) is a unique forensic technique that is now being used all over the world and it is aimed at achieving the growing DNA needs of criminal investigation.<\/p>\n
He said the signed agreement was in fulfillment of the State Government\u2019s plan to establish a DNA Forensic Centre in the State to facilitate prompt and effective prosecution of criminal activities.<\/p>\n
The Centre, according to the Attorney-General, would aid investigation on domestic and sexual violence cases, boost family and paternity proceedings, help in identifying victims of natural and man-made disasters and also be a tool for the judicial system.<\/p>\n
Kazeem said that the Centre would be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support all levels of DNA collection from people and objects, evidence examination, DNA analysis and provide evidential DNA storage.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am certain that the Lagos DNA forensic laboratory is going to be another unique solution to fighting crime in our quest for a safer and secure Lagos,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Dr. Richard Somiasi, who signed on behalf of ITSI Bioscience LCC thanked the State Government and promised to live up to the task.<\/p>\n
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