Lagos CP, Edgal Imohimi orders arrest of 34 Fake Peace corps members in Ikorodu

The Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi has ordered the arrest of 34 persons posing as members of Peace Corps in ikorodu area of the state.

The suspects have been transferred to SCIID, Panti, Yaba.

They would be charged to Oshodi Mobile Court tomorrow, Saturday September 23, 2017 by 09:00am.

The CP explained that the said group do not have any official correspondent confirming them as a constitutionally approved security agency.

He noted operatives of the Command would not tolerate such activities by any group to carry out functions or meetings in any part of Lagos state in a bid to misguide members of the public.

The CP has instructed Area Commanders and DPOs to arrest anyone seen in such uniform or insignia, parading themselves as officials of Peace Corps or holding clandestine meetings, and charge them to court.

He  has therefore urged residents to be vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.