New Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi has ordered the immediate removal of Anti-Kidnapping commander, Akinade Adejobi over alleged abuse of office.

Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police and his officers were alleged to have taken fifty thousand naira for the bail of one Blessing Taiwo, over an alleged theft.

They were also alleged to have seized the victim’s phone pending when a balance of twenty thousand naira would be paid on Tuesday.

According to Police Public Relations Officer, Olarinde Famous-Cole, the removal of the Adejobi would ensure an impartial investigation into alleged bribery, sexual molestation and detention of the lady.

Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent of Police said the Commissioner had directed that the DC Panti commence a discreet and in-depth investigation into the allegation.

He requested that all parties involved come for an interview at the police command on Tuesday 5th Sept. 2017 at 9 am, including the alleged victim.

He is reassuring Lagosians that every officer found indicted by their actions or inaction in regards this matter will face the full weight of the police regulations,” Famous-Cole said.

The Network on Police Reform In Nigeria (NOPRIN) petitioned the new commissioner over the alleged abuse of office by Anti-Kidnapping commander and some men under him.

The petition alleged that one Blessing, a single mother was arrested over theft of $50,000 (about N18 million).

It stated that the officers demanded for N70,000 bribe for her bail, while a sister to Blessing was allegedly molested sexually by some policemen at the Anti-Kidnapping unit.