The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Olorundare Jimoh, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun states of sustained efforts to improve security, urging the public to maintain trust, cooperation and constructive engagement with the police.
Jimoh gave the assurance in Lagos when the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Integrity Youth Alliance, Abuja, Kehinde Adewole, visited the Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, and presented him with the Outstanding Excellence in Security Leadership Award 2026.
Adewole said the award recognised Jimoh’s leadership, professionalism and commitment to accountability driven policing, citing his record in crime prevention and public safety.
He specifically noted the recovery of more than 115 stolen vehicles, prosecution of suspected cult members and incident free security operations during major festive celebrations while Jimoh served as Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
Adewole also highlighted the deployment of 250 police personnel and 50 tactical vehicles to strategic locations, as well as rapid response operations across parts of Lagos, which he said contributed to Jimoh’s recognition.
Responding, Jimoh described the award as a recognition of the collective efforts of officers and men of the command, saying it should motivate them to improve their performance rather than become complacent.
“This award is a special appreciation for the integrity and hard work of our officers. It is a recognition of what we have been doing, but we must not allow the award to get into our heads,” he said.
The AIG said his previous experience as Lagos Commissioner of Police had given him valuable insight into the security challenges confronting Lagos and Ogun, describing both states as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth because of their extensive commercial and industrial activities.
He said Zone 2 had introduced measures aimed at reducing crime, protecting critical infrastructure and improving public safety, adding that the command would strengthen security along major corridors linking Lagos and Ogun through intelligence led policing.
Jimoh commended residents for their cooperation with security agencies and the useful information they provide to aid crime prevention and detection. He also encouraged members of the public to report shortcomings and misconduct by police personnel through appropriate channels.
“Wherever you notice any misconduct or activities of the police that you are not satisfied with, our doors are widely open for complaints to be made and properly addressed,” Jimoh said, stressing that petitions against officers, including senior personnel, would be investigated through established procedures.
The AIG said the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, had continued to strengthen police community partnerships, training and public confidence, assuring that Zone 2 would sustain stakeholder engagement. Rights activist Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, also commended Jimoh, attributing the relative peace in Lagos to teamwork, intelligence led policing and community engagement.