CONTRARY to expectations, the handing over to the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday could not take place.
The incumbent State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, said 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 him and the incoming CP, Egbetokun, said they were about concluding the process when they received a directive from Abuja to suspend the action.
The incumbent Commissioner of Police had been reported to have been redeployed to Abuja, to resume as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Explosive Ordinance Unit at the Force Headquarters, while Egbetokun had been appointed to replace in 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.”
