Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The new Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Imohimi Edgal, on Monday, assumed duty without his predecessor, Bashir Makama, around to present him a handing over note.

Mr Makama was said to be on official duty at the Bayelsa State governorship election.

The circumstances of Mr Edgal's first day at work in Ogun were similar to when he took over in Lagos State. At that time, his predecessor had not received the signal for his transfer. That development momentarily left Lagos State with two police commissioners, until the issue was later resolved.

Mr Edgal arrived at the police headquarters in the state in Eleweran at 11 a.m., and headed straight to the commissioner's office.

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