Security

Odumosu Refutes Claims of EFCC Appointment

By Web News 879

Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu (retd), on Wednesday, debunked the claim that he had been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

According to reports, some speculation had indicating that the President, Bola Tinubu, had appointed Odumosu to chair the anti-graft agency circulated across various media platforms late Tuesday.

However, in an exclusive chat, Odumosu debunked the claim, noting that the information emanated from mischief makers.

He, however, urged members of the public to disregard the information.

Odumosu said, “I have been inundated with so many calls and messages between yesterday and today on a purported “EFCC Appointment”.

“I just want to use this opportunity to debunk this information and say it’s totally untrue. This information must have emanated from mischief makers and should be disregarded.”

Reports says the erstwhile Chairman of the Agency, Abdulrasheed Bawa, was suspended by Tinubu, who directed Abdulkarim Chukkol to take over the leadership of the anti-graft agency in an acting capacity.

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Crime

Another Robbery Suspect Nabbed With Arms, Ammunition In Lagos

By Web News 744

Efforts of the Lagos State Police Command to rid the State of criminal elements through constant proactive and visibility policing yielded yet another result recently when an armed robbery suspect was arrested with two locally-made pistols and five live cartridges concealed in a bag.

The male suspect, Sunday Akpa, 24, was arrested in Iba area of the State by eagle -eyed anti- crime patrol team of the Iba Police Division at about 1730hrs of 13th August, 2021.

The suspect who belongs to a notorious dare-devil armed robbery gang suspected to be responsible for the spate of traffic robbery and sundry criminal activities
in Festac, Mike 2, Ojo, Alaba, and Iba areas of the State, was travelling in a commercial bus apparently to join other members of the gang for an operation when he was apprehended.

Sensing that the game was up, the suspect on seeing the combat readiness of the police team which had stopped the vehicle for a routine check, jumped down and took to his heels. He was however arrested by the policemen after a hot chase while the two arms and the ammunition were recovered from him.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has directed that the suspect should be transferred to the Command’s Special Squad for indept investigation with a view to arresting other members of the gang.

While commending the policemen for their commitment to duty, the Commissioner of Police vows to maintain the onslaught on all criminals and other hoodlums still planning to ply their evil trade in the State.

E-SIGNED:

CSP ADEKUNLE AJISEBUTU (mnipr),
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND

Security

Building Synergy: Lagos CP Attends Closing Ceremony Of 81 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition 2021

By Web News 739

In sync with the spirit of comradeship, and inter-service collaboration, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, today 12th August, 2021 attended the closing ceremony of this year 81 Division Inter-brigade combat proficiency competition hosted by the Headquarters, 9 Brigade, Ikeja.

The event afforded leadership of the Police and the Military an ample opportunity for operational interaction and cross fertilization of ideas in the area of combat training.

The presence of the Commissioner of Police at the yearly event further reinforces the ever-blossoming mutual relationship between the Police and the Military in the State.

Adewumi Faniran

Lifestyle

Reactions Trail TB Joshua’s Death

By Web News 570

Reactions have continued to trail the death of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, (SCOAN), Pastor T.B Joshua.

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, commiserate with the family of the notable Pastor, saying that he was a great man of God.

CP Odumosu urged the family and the church to take his death as a  will of God.

In a statement made available to newsmen, CP odumosu said  Pastor Joshua was officially pronounced dead by a hospital in Lagos around 3am of Sunday.

The statement says the information made available to the CP’s office indicates that the deceased was said to be conducting a service when he suddenly became uncomfortable, he walked to his apartment himself, and never came back.

In another development, President, Baptist Convention, Reverend Isreal Akanji, has commiserated with the family and Church of Prophet TB Joshua and pray that God will comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. 

The Baptist Convention urged the Synagogue of all Nation to continue in the gospel of our Lord Jesus more than before as their founder had taught them.

The convention further prayed that God will strengthen them to prepare people for the coming of the Lord Jesus.

Abisola Oluremi