Lagos CP Redeploys DPO, Other Officers For Allowing Clubbing

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has announced the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) Ajao Estate and his senior officers in the state for allowing nightclubbing.
The police command added that it has arrested 41 clubbers at the club between 1.40am and 2.30am at Garbana Club on Sunday, 7th March.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has announced the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) Ajao Estate and his senior officers in the state for allowing nightclubbing over the weekend.

Odumosu, however, did not disclose the offices the officers were redeployed to.

The commissioner made the announcement on Monday while addressing officers Area Commanders and DPOs at the POWA Hall, Oduduwa Ikeja, Lagos State.

Odumosu had earlier warned the Area Commander and DPOs to enforce COVID-19 protocols in their areas and on no account should any of them allow gross violation of the protocols in the state, but yet, many violate these protocols with impunity.

Meanwhile, the command said it has arrested 41 clubbers at the club between 1.40am and 2.30am at Garbana Club on Sunday, 7th March.

Arrested clubbers

Odumosu reiterated and warned the DPOs against promoting violation of COVID-19 protocols in their areas particularly clubbing and non-wearing of nose masks as charity begins at home, and that he will pay them surprise visits to catch them unawares.