The newly appointed acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Ademu has issued his first order after his official take over today from the past IGP, Ibrahim Idris, suspending the appointment of Kayode Egbetokun as the Lagos state commissioner of Police, Igbere TV reports.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, today 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.
Igbere Tv reported that the CP had 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, a former Chief Security Officer to ex Governor Bola Tinubu had replaced him in acting capacity.
The CP, while addressing the press, in the presence of Mr Kayode 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 honor.”
Igbere TV will keep an eye on the situation and bring you updates as events unfold.
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