Confusion over, Lagos CP Owoseni bows out, Edgar steps in

The initial confusion that trailed the replacement of Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni with Imohimi Edgar has been put to rest.

Owoseni on Thursday handed over to his successor, Imohimi, at a ceremony which was witnessed by some senior principal officers of the Command.
Owoseni, a day earlier while fielding questions from newsmen at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, said he was not aware that he has been replaced by a new police commissioner for the state in the person Imohinmi.

The Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole said after the handing -over ceremony, that at no time did CP Owoseni refuse to obey the lawful directives of the Inspector General of Police IGP Ibrahim K Idris by handing over to his successor.

Also speaking at a briefing at the Police Officers Mess Ikeja, the new CP ordered Divisional Police Officers within the state, to report at their various divisions and provide adequate security for residents of the state during the Sallah holidays.

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He also assured residents of the state of round the clock security under his watch, adding, that the command would go all out to fight crime and criminality and ensure the safety of lives and properties.

According to Famous-Cole, “The official brief from the outgoing CP Fatai Owoseni to officers was to devote the same official capacity they once had with him to the efforts of the new CP to continue to make Lagos state peaceful and crime free.

“The Ag/COMPOL Edgar Imohimi had a quick security brief with the officers for the public holiday and warned officers to make sure the sallah break is hitch free with robust police visibility”.

“He also told Area commanders and DPO’s to confine their officers and men to the barrack for effective policing during the festive period”.

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