
Egbetokun and Imohimi
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Facts have emerged on how the new Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu stopped the redeployment of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi out of the state.
Former IGP Ibrahim Idris had redeployed Imohimi out of Lagos, and brought in Kayode Egbetokun as his replacement, but on his retirement on Tuesday, the new IGP stopped the redeployment.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Chike Oti said Imohimi is fully in charge as CP in Lagos, based on the order of the IGP.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Inspector General of Police has graciously suspended the planned redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Edgal Imohimi, from the command.
“The IGP, in his wisdom, said the status quo should be maintained. The CP, who is well known for his discipline and respect for orders, was about handing over to Mr Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday when he received the directive to suspend the ceremony and await further instructions,” he said.
Oti said the Police Command thought it necessary to inform the people of Lagos that Imohimi, going by this development, remained the head of the police in the state.
“While humbled by the decision, the CP wishes to assure the people of Lagos that their safety and security remains his priority,” he said.
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Maybe the former IGP thought Buhari will extend his tenure upon all the inefficiency and ineptitude he displayed as IGP
The former IGP is a big fool and should be prosecuted for his crime and the future crime he is planning to execute… Shame in him…
The first blow to the former IGP.
Former IGP must be reported to the International Criminal Tribunal or so because of his crimes against humanity for trial for crime against humanity.
Former IGP, idris was the worst IGP Nigeria has ever had and shall be on record and Guinness Book of Record as the worst IGP in the World.
Nigerians must treat the idiot with disdain and banish him from every noble gathering because he dislikes human beings.
Just writing like a mumu, was the former IGP acting on his own instructions, or he was being acting on orders from above? Sometimes people just come here and comment rubbish because na free
See the guy name yeye and u get time dey take his words serious
In a real structured police, the out going Police boss ought to have allowed the incoming IG acquaint himself with officers in different command and allow him carry out any posting as he wishes.
What is the essence of transferring officer at the 11th hours of your departure? Is it still going to serve your purpose?
The power drunkenness of Nigerians in high offices
THAT’S COMMENDABLE KUDOS.