Fatai Owoseni

September 5, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Gov. Ambode meets new Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgar (PHOTOS)

Lagos state’s newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi today met with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The new CP who was appointed by Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris was received by the governor alongside the outgoing commissioner, Fatai Owoseni. In a series of tweets, the Governor iterated his support for... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Nigeria Police Force confirms Imohimi as the new Lagos CP

The Police authorities have confirmed the replacement of erstwhile Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Owoseni with Imohimi D. Edgar – coming after a back and forth argument on who really is the Commissioner. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mr. Owoseni was redeployed to Abuja, but he quickly reacted, saying he was... Read More

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August 31, 2017

[The Alausa Blog] Fatai Owoseni or Edgar Imohimi: Who exactly is the Police Commissioner in Lagos?

On Tuesday, news sites across the state reported the appointment of a new Commissioner of Police as directed by the Inspector General, Ibrahim Idris. We were introduced to Edgar Imohimi, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of operations in the state. It was also reported that Fatai Owoseni who “previously” led... Read More

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20 kidnappers were killed while trying to rescue the Igbonla students – Police

The Lagos state police command says 20 kidnappers were killed in the process of rescuing the six abducted students of Igbonla-Epe Model College. The state commissioner of police, Fatai Owoseni said this on Friday while briefing journalists on the rescue operation. The six boys, Agbaosi Judah, Jonah Peter, Philips Pelumi, Adebanjo George, Yusuf Faruq and... Read More

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“No policeman is given a gun to shoot at will” – Owoseni reacts to Apapa mayhem

Lagos Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni Thursday condemned the action of a Sergeant who was reported to have killed a truck driver at Apapa. The Sergeant attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) 23, had shot dead a driver, who allegedly stabbed him for insisting that his truck is removed from the bank’s entrance. In reaction,... Read More

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Lagos Police demolish criminal hideouts in Ikorodu

by Dolapo Adelana Security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the riverine area of the Ishawo Community in Ikorodu area of the State on Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties within the creeks where criminal elements hibernate to perpetrate their nefarious activities. The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni... Read More

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How militants killed Army captain, 4 policemen in Ikorodu – Police Commissioner

by Dolapo Adelana The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Owoseni, has said the command was working assiduously with sister security agencies to arrest the suspected militants that killed four policemen, an army captain and a civilian on Sunday. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos Police chief said the security operatives were... Read More

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Army confirms death of officer, 4 policemen in Ikorodu ambush

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army in Lagos on Sunday confirmed the death of a soldier and four policemen in an ambush by suspected criminal gangs in Ishawo Community in Ikorodu. This is contained in a statement by 81 Division’s Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Saudi. “At about 3 a.m. on Sunday, April... Read More

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Lagos Police smash robbery gang, recover phones, car

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos Police Command Friday said it had burst an armed robbery gang that lured phone sellers to hotel rooms to rob them. Commissioner of Police in the state, Fatai Owoseni, told journalists in Ikeja that four suspects that had been arrested, shot their victims before dispossessing them of their valuables. “We... Read More

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Suicide: Lagos Police deploy men to bridges

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has increased the number of policemen deployed to areas prone to suicide attempts. The Commissioner, Rapid Response Squad of the Command, Tunji Disu, made the disclosure on Saturday. When asked if there was any report of suicide attempts in the last 24 hours, Disu said,... Read More

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No bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos – Police commissioner

by Dolapo Adelana The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Thursday, said there was no bomb planted at the American Embassy in Lagos. Speaking to newsmen, Owoseni said the suspected bag kept in one of the vehicles at the Consular General Office, Victoria Island, only contained medical equipment. “We got a call... Read More

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Lagos Police arrest man for raping daughters

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old plumber, Idowu Lasisi, for allegedly raping two of his daughters. According to The Punch, the victims were said to be a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School 1 student and 19-year-old. It was gathered that the children lived with their father in the Ketu area of... Read More

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Assailants kill woman, 3 children in Lagos

by Dolapo Adelana Unknown assailants have killed a woman and her three children in Lagos. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, on Wednesday, who confirmed the killing said it occurred at an uncompleted church building at Agbowa, near Ikorodu. Owoseni said the police was called to the murder scene at about 4:30a.m. on... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Gunmen kill 3, abduct doctor in Lagos

Gunmen early Thursday killed three persons during an invasion of an estate in Isheri North of Lagos. The gunmen went ahead and kidnapped the residents’ association’s secretary, Dr Dayo Adekoya, whose house is located on Road 18, off Olusegun Tawoju Avenue. They came through the waterways and scaled the wall of the fence to gain... Read More

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February 6, 2017

#IStandWithNigeria: Protesters gather at National Stadium (PHOTOS)

The #IStandWithNigeria protest scheduled for Monday has begun. Protesters are currently at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos to express their displeasure at the situation in the country. The protest led by Enough is Enough (EIE) Nigeria has over 200 protesters as the time of filing this report. Present on ground is Executive Director (EIE), Yemi... Read More

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February 5, 2017

“The call has gone beyond 2Baba…” | EiE Nigeria speaks to YNaija, goes ahead with protest march

by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, February 6, 2017. This is following the withdrawal of Innocent Idibia, a Nigerian pop icon, from the planned protest. Idibia who is also known as... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Analysis: The Lagos police commissioner is trying too hard to impress his bosses #IStandWithNigeria

by Mark Amaza For the past couple of weeks, the most dominant topic of conversation has been the planned rallies being spearheaded by afro-pop star, Tuface Idibia to protest against the state of affairs in the country, from the economic recession to insecurity, especially with respect to the recent killings in Southern Kaduna. Protests are... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

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February 3, 2017

“The constitution has given us that authority” | Police commissioner continues to oppose protests

The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has explained why the planned February 6 protest led by 2face cannot be allowed to hold. In a chat with LIB, Owoseni said the police brought the provisions of the Constitution to the attention of the organizers of the protest. He said, “What the police in the command... Read More

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January 24, 2017

2 UNILAG students arrested for attacking VC

The Lagos police have arrested two students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for allegedly attacking the Vice Chancellor. Commissioner of the police in the state, Fatai Owoseni, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday said the students were arrested for plotting to disrupt the institution’s convocation week. In a related development, Owoseni said three secondary... Read More

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January 17, 2017

Lagos residents discovered a bundle of trash, not bomb – Police

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni has allayed fears of a bomb discovery in the State. Owoseni on Monday said residents of Agege area only discovered a bundle containing trash forced down a manhole, which they suspected to be a bomb. He told journalists that security operatives responded swiftly to the distress call... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Pretty Mike’s case will be treated as a criminal investigation – Lagos CP (WATCH)

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has confirmed the arrest of Lagos club owner, Pretty Mike for leashing girls and leading them around like puppies. In a chat with LIB, Owoseni said investigations are still going on, stating that it will be treated as a criminal case. He said Pretty Mike has also met the... Read More

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January 12, 2017

84 suspected terrorists arrested at Lagos borders

The Lagos State Pollice Command have arrested 84 suspected terrorists around the Seme and Badagry borders. According to The Nigerian Tribune, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Fatai Owoseni, who confirmed the arrest said the command was yet to ascertain which group those arrested belong to. He added that the suspects were being shipped into the country... Read More

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January 12, 2017

Lagos Police Commissioner was part of a plot to kill me – Omoyele Sowore

SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore who was arrested on Wednesday by one Lekan Fatodu has alleged that the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni was part of a plot to kill him. He said this in a statement on his Facebook page after he was released on Wednesday night. Fatodun had arrested him for alleged blackmail,... Read More

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December 21, 2016

RRS arrests 5 traffic robbers in Lagos

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested five in-traffic robbery suspects in different parts of the metropolis. The suspects were apprehended during a special raid by the RRS operatives on robbers who were attacking and dispossessing members of the public of their valuables in traffic. The suspects, Oyeleke Abdullah... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Lagos Police arrest robbery, kidnap suspects, recover 18 vehicles

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had arrested some suspects involved in armed robbery and kidnapping in my state. The state commissioner, Fatai Owoseni who addressed news men in Ikeja said the command recovered 15 different weapons and 18 vehicles from 33 armed robbery cases between November 18 and December 18. He... Read More

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December 5, 2016

Lagos raises Police death insurance benefit to N10m

The Lagos State Government has increased the death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service in the State to N10 million. Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who made the announcement on Monday at Lagos House in Ikeja, after he was presented with two awards recently won in South Africa by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS)... Read More

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October 6, 2016

BREAKING: Gunmen abduct VP, teacher, 2 pupils

Four persons were abducted on Thursday when gunmen stormed Igbo Nla Model College in the Igbo Nla, Epe area of Lagos State. The gunmen who arrived in speedboats shot into the air sporadically into the air. Four pupils, the vice-principal and a teacher were initially abducted. A police team rescued two of the pupils but the gunmen had... Read More

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September 15, 2016

These are the suspects arrested for attacking Onazi’s father (PHOTO)

Five men suspected to have attacked and robbed one Wilson Obande Onazi, father of Super Eagles player, Ogenyi Onazi, on Monday, September 12, 2016 were on Thursday paraded by the Lagos State Police Command. According to Channels Television the suspects were arrested on Wednesday night at Shobiri Hotel, Ajangbadi while trying to sell the Toyota Highlander SUV stolen from the victim.... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Lagos Police arrests 65 for corruption, abuse of power

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 65 policemen for various offences in the last one month. According to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, the arrests were made in different parts of the state by the ‘Anti-Extortionist Squad’ in the command. Owoseni said the squad took the action in... Read More

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