Fatai Owoseni
Imohimi replaces Owoseni as Lagos police commissioner
After unnecessary denials by erstwhile Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Owoseni, of his redeployment, the authorities have finally confirmed Imohimi D. Edgar as the new commissioner. Owoseni had earlier denied knowledge of his redeployment to Abuja saying he was not aware and that he remained Lagos Police Commissioner. However, the Inspector General of …
I’m still Lagos Police Commissioner –Owoseni
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni on Wednesday said he was unaware of the appointment of a new police commissioner for the state. Owoseni told reporters at the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja that he was yet to receive any directive on a new police commissioner in the state. There were speculations late …
30,000 policemen to cover Lagos LG poll
To cover the length and breadth of Lagos State for the forthcoming local government elections on Saturday, the state police command Tuesday said no fewer than 30,000 policemen will be deployed. This is just as the police arrested two suspected killers of the state Chairman of Tricyclist Association, Rasak Bello alias Hamburger, adding that they …
Lagos Police scolds Ikorodu Obas over criminal activities
EKOCITY MAGAZNE — Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, has warned traditional rulers in Ikorodu area against harbouring criminals who were unleashing terror on their subjects. Owoseni gave the warning on Sunday during an interactive meeting with traditional rulers in Ikorodu over the incessant violent crimes by suspected militants in the area. The police boss …
Lagos Police cautions residents as kidnappers now disguise as security guards
The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents that militants and kidnappers now disguised as security guards. According to Fatai Owoseni, Commissioner of Police in Lagos, kidnappers and militants had infiltrated private security companies and were using their jobs to spy on potential victims, Daily Post reports. He also urged estate managers and private guards …
Tinubu says there’s stability in Lagos because of solid foundation
A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said yesterday that the state has political and economic stability because of a solid foundation. He told reporters after observing the Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks praying ground in Lagos that lack of solid foundation contributed to the nation’s current economic situation. He said economic restrategising and …
In Lagos: 65 police officers arrested for extortion
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 65 police officers in various parts of the state for extortion in recent weeks. Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said the arrests were made by officers from the anti-extortionist squad of the command, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on zero tolerance …
In Lagos: Kidnappers of RCCG pastor demand N100m ransom
The kidnappers of Kayode Bajomo, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Santos bus stop, Isawo in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State have demanded a ransom of N100m. Ekocity Magazine gathered that the case had been transferred from the Owutu Police Division to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikorodu, of the Lagos State …
