The new commissioner of police in Lagos state,has told criminals that it would no longer be business as usual, as the force is committed to ridding the state of criminals.
The new commissioner of police in Lagos state, has told criminals that it would no longer be business as usual, as the force is committed to ridding the state of criminals.
Speaking
while he paid a visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, the new
commissioner of police in Lagos state, Edgal Imohinmi, said he is ready
to dine with the devil for peace to reign in the state.
According to TheCable News, the Police boss assured the governor
that under his watch, there would be no cause for complaints and
promised that his officers would serve the people with all their hearts
and might.
He sent a warning to criminals in the state that it would no longer be business as usual. “Let me use this opportunity to warn criminals that it will not be business as usual,” he said.
“I also want to use the opportunity to warn my officers that
the issue of human rights’ abuses, corruption and indiscipline in
general will no longer be tolerated.
“I told my officers that my passion for this assignment is that
if I have to dine with the devil with a long spoon to ensure that
Lagosians live in peace, I will not hesitate to do so.”
Ambode said his administration would continue to ensure that the
state’s judicial system partners the police force to guarantee safety
and prosperity of citizens of the state.
“We cannot but afford not to have a vibrant police force in the
state, we will support community policing and ensure every community is
properly policed. We are emphatic on law and order,” he said.
He described Imohinmi as one who understands the security
architecture of the state and promised that he would extend the same
hand of fellowship he did to Fatai Owoseni, outgoing commissioner of
police.
Owoseni, who has been redeployed to the force criminal
investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, thanked the governor for his
support for security agencies in the state and the sustenance of the
Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
