The Police Command in Lagos has restated that Edgar Imohimi remains the Commissioner of Police in the state.
A brief 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.
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.
The statement read: “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.
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“The IGP, in his, said the status quo should be maintained wisdom. 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.
“While humbled by the decision, the CP wishes to assure the people of Lagos that their safety and security remains his priority,” he said.
