9 Brigade Commandant Synergizes With The Police
Posted on January 27, 2019
LUCKY LAWAL

The Brigade Commander of the 9 Brigade Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier General Abiodun Lagbaja, on Thursday 24th January, 2019, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal, to familiarise himself with the Command.
Addressing the CP with his entourage at the Lagos State Police Command Conference room, the Commandant 9th Brigade Ikeja who took over the office of the Brigade on 12th January, 2019, said, “having resumed command as the commander 9th Brigade, I see it important to visit Military establishments and headquarters of other security agencies in Lagos in order to familiarise and introduce myself to the heads of tese establishments and organisations .

Brigadier General Lagbaja also based his visit on recognition of the fact that the two security organisations work together to secure lives and properties within the metropolis and also considering the tasks ahead. The Commander who saw his visit as very necessary and important also said that the familiarity visit was to synergize ahead of the 2019 general election.
The Lagos State Police boss who also received his sister agency with pleasure along with his men appreciated the historic visit and promised to work with the Military.

He said,” I sincerely and wholeheartedly welcome you to the Lagos State Police Command. Your deployment to Lagos has come at a better time when the State is in need of service commanders”.
The CP recognised that the Commandant was conversant with the State having served in other formations in Lagos State and he has actually been deployed to the State when his expertise and wealth of experience in security are needed for the 2019 general elections.He also informed the Brigadier General of the security committee which consists of other security agencies and has already started a security operations which included joint raid of black spots, sharing of intelligence, other activities and to secure the State not only on land but also on the water.
The CP promised to also work with him as he worked closely with his predecessor.