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  • Leave Lagos or get burnt, Lagos CP tells criminals

    Lagos Police Commissioner Zubairu Muazu has warned criminals to leave the state or face the wrath of the law.

    Muazu also warned political thugs and others planning to cause mayhem in the state to turn a new leave, insisting his team would deal decisively, with anyone caught.

    He spoke Friday evening with reporters after assuming duty as the 35th Police Commissioner in the state.

    Although his predecessor Imohimi Edgal was absent at the event, Muazu commended his strides in reducing crime in Lagos, assuring that he would sustain his legacy.

    On preparedness for the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) Mega rally tomorrow, Muazu said all strategies have been concluded.

    He said he already held a meeting with the Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers for peace and security during the rally.

    READ MORE: New Lagos Police Commissioner assumes duty

    “As we all know the APC presidential rally is going to hold Saturday. I have had fruitful deliberations with all principal staff officers of the command.

    “My directive to them is simple, adequate security and anyone who reneges on this will have himself to blame.

    “We are going to consolidate on the security structure put in place by the outgone Commissioner of Police. He is the only one that is posted out of Lagos, all his operatives are still on ground. I will work with them to see that we win the war on crime and criminality

    “I am warning criminals to stay away from Lagos or turn a new leaf as we are ready for them.  Like I said, I have just finished security meeting with senior police officers.

    “We have mapped out strategies to deal with the issue of crimes. I am serious about it. We also talked on corruption. We have zero tolerance for corruption.”

    The police chief added: “We are fully prepared for the president’s visit. There is no cause for alarm everyone should go about their normal businesses as we will leave up to our mandate of protecting lives and property.”

  • Three arrested for impersonating INEC workers

    Three persons have been arrested by police impersonating officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ).

    Kaiyewu Folahan, Akintunde Ibukun and Azeez Kazeem were arrested in Somolu Lagos.

    Their arrest, according to police spokesman Chike Oti, a Chief Superintendent (CSP), followed a complaint from the Deputy Director of INEC in Somolu Local Government Area, Mrs S.O. Akinwunmi on Tuesday.

    Mrs Akinwunmi, Oti said she informed the police that some persons at Shop no. 33, Aluta Plaza, Federal College of Education, Akoka, were impersonating INEC workers and recruiting ad-hoc staff.

    Oti said the Commissioner of Police (CP) Imohimi Edgal, directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Pedro Police Station to infiltrate the camp of the culprits with his undercover operatives.

    “The operatives did as directed, leading to the arrest of the suspects, namely: Kaiyewu Folahan, Akintunde Ibukun and Azeez Kazeem. The exhibits recovered from them included a laptop, 511 INEC Lagos Ad-hoc Recruitment Forms, already filled with passport photographs attached,” he said.

    The suspects, he said, were arraigned on Wednesday at the Chief Magistrate’s Court 2, Yaba, for conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, fraudulent act and unlawful possession of INEC materials.

    They were remanded in prison pending when they would meet their bail conditions.

    The case was adjourned till April 16.

  • Police investigate man for sodomy

    The Gender Section of Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into a case of sodomy involving a 28-year-old man and his 17-year-old victim.

    The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Imohimi Edgal told journalists that the man was arrested after the mother found her missing child at the suspect’s house.

    “The complainant alleged that her son suddenly disappeared from home on Jan. 3, and a search party was raised to look for him.

    “Four days after, being Jan. 7, 2019, he was found in the house of the suspect at No. 11, Itumaro Street, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos.

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    “When the young boy was debriefed at the Gender Unit, he narrated that the suspect kept him in his house and had been having anal sex with him.

    “He also mentioned name of one other boy whom the suspect had been sexually abusing. Meanwhile, the suspect confessed to have committed the crime,” the CP said.

    Edgal added that the suspect would be charged to court at the end of the investigation. (

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  • Police, Army, others in show of force in Lagos

    In preparation for the forthcoming general elections, the police, army and other security agencies on Saturday patrolled major highways in Lagos metropolis in a show of force.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operation, which was divided into five groups, was led by the state Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal and other heads of security agencies.

    Addressing journalists after the operation, Edgal said that the show of force was to demonstrate to residents the readiness of the security agencies for the elections.
    “This is a friendly show of force in preparation for the general elections. This is to show to Lagosians that they can depend on security agencies in Lagos for their safety before, during and after the elections.

    “We are showing to the public that we are ready for the elections. It is not only the police that would provide security but other sister security agencies, including army, NSCDC, Lagos Neighborhood Watch and the FRSC are in collaboration for this exercise.

    “We have about 2,350 officers participating in this friendly show of force by all security agencies. This is aimed at reassuring Lagosians of the command’s ability to adequately secure them before, during and after the election.

    “We are assuring Lagosians that we will exhibit the highest level of professionalism as this exercise will continue so as to assure them of a peaceful election.

    “This is also to showcase our ability not only on land but air. We are utilizing six gunboats and in partnership with the Airforce, while Rapid Response Squad (RRS) also use the choppers for aerial surveillance,” he said.

    NAN reports that over 100 patrol vehicles, including Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), were involved in the exercise.

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  • Drama as Acting IGP stops Lagos CP hand over

    We work on directives, says Egbetokun

    Reporters waiting for the handing over of the Lagos Police Command Commissioner of Police (CP) office’s paraphernalia by Imohimi Edgal to Acting Commissioner of Police designate, Kayode Egbetokun, witnessed a mild drama on Tuesday at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja GRA.

    The handing over couldn’t hold due to an order from the police headquarters in Abuja.

    Earlier, the reporters were told that the event scheduled for 1:30 pm has been shifted to 3 pm.

    Few minutes past 3 pm, there were jubilations in the Conference Hall where the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and the Area Commanders, waiting for the briefing by the Acting CP, converged.

    Not quite long, Edgal, who briefed the reporters in company with Egbetokun said: “Gentlemen of the press, are you here for the handing over and taking over? Are you here because you like me or you are eager for me to leave? Well, there is a directive that the status quo should remain till further notice.”

    Edgal told reporters that there is no change of guard for now, as he still remains the state Commissioner of Police.

    “I am sure that Kayode Egbetokun is an old timer in the command. Our first job as police is order and directive; we were about concluding the handing over and taking over procedure when we were instructed by our bosses from Abuja to suspend action for now. So, there is no change of guard for now. Of course, we will keep in touch of latest development,” he said.

    He did not entertain any question.

    Egbetokun, who came with his personal effect and his personal staff, left the command, saying: “We are government agents and we are always taking directives.”

    As Edgal was leaving for Abuja to meet with the Acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, there was gunshot salute.

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    The policemen attached to Edgal’s convoy shot four times into the air to celebrate the “good news.”

    Earlier, the car of Egbetokun was parked at CP’s parking lot while Edgal’s car was parked at another place.

    It was gathered that as the duo was having a closed-door meeting, a phone call believed to be from the IGP’s office came in and directed that the handing and taking over should be cancelled till further notice.

    Immediately, after the announcement, Egbetokun’s vehicle was removed from the CP’s parking lot and Edgal’s vehicle replace

  • I remain Lagos CP, says Edgal

    Imohimi Edgal told reporters on Tuesday that he remains the Lagos State Commissioner of Police at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja GRA.

    According to him, he received a call from Police Headquarters in Abuja that there is no change of Guard in Lagos Police Command.

    After receiving the call, Edgal went upstairs where the Divisional Police Officers (DPO) converged to notify them of the “good news.”

    Reporters heard the officers jubilating over the news.

    Read Also: Egbetokun takes over from Edgal as Lagos CP

    Earlier, the car of the Acting Commissioner of Police designate, Kayode Egbetokun was parked at CP’s place while Edgal’s car was parked at another place.

    Immediately, after the announcement, Egbetokun’s car was removed and Edgal’s replaced it.

    Egbetokun left without speaking with reporters.

  • Update: DCP Egbetokun takes over from Edgal as Lagos Police Commissioner

    Lagos State Commissioner of Police Imohimi Edgal has been redeployed.

    A source from force headquarters told The Nation that Edgal was redeployed to the Force Headquarters in Abuja as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Explosive Ordinance Unit.

    The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kayode Egbetokun, it was learnt, has been asked to take over from Edgal as the Acting Police Commissioner.

    Before his appointment, Egbetokun is the Commandant, Police Training School (PTS) in the Nigeria Police College, Ikeja, Lagos.

    Edgal redeployment may not be unconnected with the controversy that trailed the police handling of the crisis that nearly marred the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos rally held at the Skypower Grounds, Ikeja Government Reservation Area (GRA) last Tuesday.

    The skirmishes claimed one life with three journalists, including the Group Political Editor of The Nation Newspaper, injured.

    The Lagos State Police Command, thereafter, declared National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos State Auditor Mustapha Adekunle aka Sego wanted for “attempting to disrupt the rally.”

    Adekunle described the police action as a “frame-up.”

    READ ALSO: 2018/12/06 Edgal to NURTW: We’ll exchange fire for fire

    The following day, some NURTW members in Oshodi accused Edgal of being bias in handling the crisis.

    Born on September 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.

    He had his initial Cadet training in the Nigeria Police Academy and has attended many other courses within and outside the Police Force. He has worked in several Police commands and formations across the country and held command positions at various times in his career spanning 26 years.

    He has served as the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos, Squadron Commander, Mopol 5, Benin, Benin City, Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Fraud Unit, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Abuja, Chief Superintendent of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command Head Quarters, Ikeja, Area Commander, Osogbo, Osun State Command and Area Commander, Gusau, Zamfara State Command among several others.

  • Police arrest six for alleged robbery

    The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects for allegedly dispossessing motorists of valuables at gunpoint.

    The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Imohimi Edgal, confirmed the arrest to newsmen at the State’s Police Command Headquarters, stressing that the suspects were arrested on Jan. 2.

    ‘‘On Jan. 2, information was received from a reliable source that some hoodlums, armed with guns and other dangerous weapons, were dispossessing motorists of their valuables around Ajegunle area of Alakuko, Lagos.

    ‘‘On receipt of the information, operatives from Alakuko Police Station mobilised to the scene.

    ‘‘However, on sighting the policemen, the armed robbers ran in different directions to avoid being arrested but were chased, leading to the arrest of one, who led to the arrest of others.

    ‘‘Exhibits recovered from them include cutlasses and daggers.

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    ‘‘Suspects have confessed committing the crime and will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation,” he said.

    In a similar situation, a 38-year-old man was caught in Ejigbo area of the state robbing motorists.

    The suspect was immediately searched and a cut-to-size locally made gun with two cartridges was recovered from him.

    The CP said suspects would be charged to court on completion of investigation.

  • Man sets woman, three children ablaze

    The police in Lagos have arrested one Shola Adewunmi for igniting fire in the home of a woman he had disagreement with.

    The incident occurred at the early hours of Wednesday at Powerline Road, beside Lawyer Raji Street.

    Adewunmi, currently held at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Panti, Yaba, was arrested by policemen attached to Alagbado Division after his phone gave him away.

    It was gathered the suspect at the wee hours of Wednesday set fire in the shanty occupied by the woman, Iya Ayo and her three children- Ayo, Nifemi and Esther.

    While Nifemi was said to have died as a result of the fire, it was gathered the woman and her two other children sustained severe burns.

    Police Commissioner Imohimi Edgal, who led reporters to the scene, described the incident as man’s inhumanity to man.

    Edgal said the Divisional Police Officer, who responded to the fire incident, discovered a phone which was found to belong to Adewunmi when traced.

    Edgal said: “This is the dwelling place for a woman and three of her children. They were sleeping and suddenly there was fire outbreak. They sustained very major degree burns and have been rushed to the hospital.

    “Fortunately, the DPO and his team that came did a painstaking search and they were able to recover a phone, which was traced to belonging to one Shola Adewunmi who previously had serious altercation with the woman.

    “Evidence we have so far is he purposely ignited the fire with the intent to burn the woman and her children alive.

    “He has been arrested and I have ordered that he be taking to the state CID for investigation.

    “He will be properly investigated and his case file charged to court.

    “I will direct DCP Panti to give you access to the suspect when we have completed investigation.”

     

  • Policeman ‘shoots’ tanker driver dead in Lagos 

     

    There was chaos at Trinity, Ajegunle area of Lagos on Thursday after a policeman allegedly shot a tanker driver dead for refusing to part with N1,000.

    The alleged killer cop was said to be an operative of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) posted to Ajegunle to tackle traffic robbers along the Mile Two-Apapa axis.

    It was gathered that trouble started after the driver insisted he only had N500 to give the cop, who got infuriated and fired the driver.

    Other drivers who witnessed the incident were said to have descended on the policeman who was fortunately rescued and whisked away by colleagues.

    The policemen, who rescued the trigger-happy cop, allegedly shot in the air to scare the mob before they took their colleague away.

    Not satisfied, the tanker drivers were said to have mobilised their colleagues from other parts of the state and laid siege to the road to Apapa, worsening traffic congestion.

    A source said the protesters also burnt tyres on the road while hoodlums capitalised on the protest to rob and loot wares.
    It was gathered that some vehicles were vandalised while businesses in the neighbourhood closed abruptly.

    As people scampered to safety, it was gathered that many sustained injuries.

    According to a driver, Danladi Usman, they were protesting being over extorted.

    He said: “We pay N1,000 to police. We pay to officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) and to local government officials and above all to area boys.

    “The extortion is becoming a burden on us. If we do not have any money to pay, they make us pay with our lives. Is it a crime to be a truck driver?”

    Shehu Adamu said they were tired of the reckless killings of drivers by security operatives, adding that they have vowed to oppose it.

    Police spokesman Chike Oti, a Chief Superintendent (CSP) said details of the incident were still sketchy as of press time.

    He said: “There was a crisis in the area and we heard that someone died in the crisis.

    “The Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, has directed a full investigation into the matter and at the end of the investigation anyone found culpable will be made to face the wrath of the law. However, the outcome of the investigation will be made known to the public.”