The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Olorundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun states that the police are strengthening efforts to prevent crime and protect lives and property.
Jimoh gave the assurance on Monday in Lagos when the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja, Kehinde Adewole, paid a courtesy visit to the Zone 2 headquarters.
The visit also featured the presentation of the Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award 2026 to the AIG.
Jimoh Says Award Is a Call to Do More
Jimoh said the award recognised the efforts of officers and personnel of Zone 2 in tackling crime and improving public safety.
He, however, cautioned his officers against becoming complacent because of the recognition.
“This award is a special appreciation for the integrity and hard work of our officers,” Jimoh said, adding that the recognition should motivate the command to do more for the people it serves.
The AIG said he and the command had received several recognitions in recent weeks for their contributions to security.
He also recalled being recognised at the African Security Awards as an outstanding security chief in West and Central Africa for 2026.
Lagos, Ogun Require Strong Security
Jimoh said his previous experience as Commissioner of Police in Lagos had given him a detailed understanding of the security challenges facing both Lagos and Ogun.
He described the two states as strategically important to Nigeria because of their high levels of commercial, industrial and economic activity.
According to him, protecting major economic corridors and critical infrastructure therefore remains a priority for the police.
The command, he said, is deploying intelligence-led strategies to prevent and detect criminal activities across the two states.
Police Seek Stronger Public Cooperation
Jimoh emphasised that effective policing cannot be achieved by security agencies alone.
He called for closer cooperation between the police, other security agencies, government institutions, communities and residents.
The AIG commended residents for information provided to security personnel, saying such cooperation had helped prevent and detect crimes.
He also encouraged members of the public to criticise police operations when they identify shortcomings.
“Constructive criticism should serve as a mirror for us to examine ourselves and ensure that we do what is expected of us,” he said.
Jimoh Advises Public on Police Complaints
The Zone 2 police chief urged people who have complaints against police officers to use established channels rather than resorting to informal or unlawful means.
He said petitions concerning alleged police misconduct should be properly submitted for investigation.
Jimoh also appealed to the media to give attention to positive developments and innovations within the police, noting that negative stories often attract faster attention.
Police-Community Partnership Gets Emphasis
The AIG said Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu had introduced initiatives aimed at improving security, strengthening police-community relations, enhancing training and increasing public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
He said Zone 2 would continue to engage communities and other stakeholders through community policing, training and partnership programmes.
Jimoh assured residents that the command would continue working to prevent crime, identify offenders and bring those responsible to justice.
Group Lists Jimoh’s Security Achievements
Earlier, Adewole said the Integrity Youth Alliance recognised Jimoh’s leadership and contribution to public safety.
He cited the recovery of more than 115 stolen vehicles, operations against suspected cult groups, security operations during major public events and the deployment of 250 personnel and 50 tactical vehicles to strategic locations.
Adewole said the initiatives demonstrated what he described as effective leadership and commitment to protecting lives and property.
Segalink Commends Teamwork in Lagos
Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink and Founder and President of the Social Intervention Advocacy Foundation, also described Jimoh as deserving of the award.
Awosanya attributed the relative peace in Lagos to cooperation among security agencies, intelligence-led policing and community engagement.
“The fact that we have peace in Lagos is not by happenstance. It is simply because there is a team working together,” he said.
He commended Jimoh for engaging communities and promoting partnerships aimed at maintaining peace and security.
