I Remain Lagos Commissioner Of Police-Edgal

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, this afternoon said that there would be no change of guard for now.

Imohimi, who had invited the Press on Tuesday to witness the handing- and taking over ceremony between Edgal and the incoming CP, Kayode Egbetokun, said they were about concluding the process when they received a directive from Abuja to suspend the action.

Imohimi was reported 2 days back to have been redeployed to Abuja, to resume as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Explosive Ordinance Unit at the Force Headquarters, adding that Mr. Kayode Egbetokun had replaced him in acting capacity.

Edgal, while addressing the Press in the presence of Egbetokun at the Lagos State Police Command’s headquarters, said, “I am sure that you know Mr. Kayode Egbetokun; he is an old timer in the Command.

“You all know that our first job is about order and direction; we were about concluding the handing and taking over procedure when we were instructed by our bosses from Abuja to suspend action for now.

“So, there will be no change of guard for now. Of course, we would keep the Press briefed about any development.

“But I am happy, humbled that you find it serious enough for you all to come to witness what we are doing here. I consider it an honour.”

He only said: “We are government agents and we are always taken directives.”

Reporters heard the officers jubilating over the news.

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.