A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has dismissed allegations of corruption and abuse of office levelled against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over the investigation into the killings of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Ajiran, Lagos State.
The coalition, at a press briefing on Wednesday, described the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, insisting that the police investigation leading to the arrest of the prime suspect followed due process.
The groups, led by the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), said the Inspector-General of Police had ordered a fresh investigation into the case following a petition submitted on January 7, 2026, by the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family.
According to the coalition, the directive was transmitted to the then Lagos State Commissioner of Police, now AIG Zone 2, Moshood Jimoh, who initiated what it described as a professional and intelligence-led investigation.
The CSOs said the probe produced eyewitness accounts, confessional statements from suspects and other evidence linking the prime suspect, Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, to the killings.
They added that Akanbi’s arrest was backed by court orders issued by both a Magistrate Court and the Federal High Court in Lagos and was facilitated through collaboration with INTERPOL before his return to Nigeria.
The coalition rejected claims circulating on social media accusing Jimoh of corruption, bias and abuse of office.
”After reviewing official records and documented proceedings, we found no credible evidence to support the allegations against AIG Jimoh. His actions demonstrated professionalism, discipline and adherence to the rule of law,” the coalition said.
The groups warned against attempts to use misinformation to frustrate the prosecution of the case, urging the public to rely on verified facts rather than online speculation.
While commending Jimoh for his handling of the investigation, the coalition expressed concern over alleged misconduct by some operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti.
It called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate allegations against the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID, Yaba, DCP Dayo Akinbisehin, as well as officers overseeing the D9 and D4 units, and sanction anyone found to have compromised the investigation.
The coalition also urged the IGP to prevent retired police officers from interfering in the case and called for strict adherence to professional standards throughout the prosecution.
It further demanded clarification from the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Lagos State judiciary over the custodial status of the prime suspect, alleging non-compliance with court orders directing his remand at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre.
The organisations maintained that justice must be served for the slain victims and urged all law enforcement agencies to ensure that no suspect evades prosecution, regardless of status or influence.
The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the case until its conclusion, insisting that accountability, transparency and respect for the rule of law must prevail.
CSOs dismiss corruption allegations against AIG Jimoh, demand justice over Ajiran killings — Odita Sunday
