Imo State Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Frederick Lakanu has been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).
Newsmakersnglearnt from police authorities that Lakanu will resume at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, on Monday, April 3 as AIG in charge of operations.
A celebrated crime fighter, Lakanu, who is also the Akogun of Lagos State and the Onwa Na EtiriOha (the moon that shines) of Imo State was once described by his host governor in Imo, RochasOkorocha as the long-awaited divine messenger sent by providence to rid the state of criminals.
Newsmakersng also learnt that wherever he finds himself, Lakanu has done his best to restore the lost glory of the Police.
From the time he enlisted as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1986, he has risen through the ranks, holding positions in operations, investigations and administration.
Lakanu was a leading member of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that ended the reign of the dreaded bandit, Shina Rambo in the 80s.
He had served as a Personal Staff Officer (PSO) to an Inspector General of Police, as the CP in Ekiti State and the Airport Command before his posting to Imo State.
A graduate of Philosophy and Law who was called to the Bar in 2000, Lakanu was recently celebrated at an award ceremony organised by Security Watch Africa in Houston, Texas, USA.
He was named as the Most Outstanding Crime Fighter in West and Sub-Saharan Africa.